1. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 01-22 // 2001

    A Simple Game-theoretic Framework for studying R&D expenditures and R&D Cooperation

    This paper derives a three stage Cournot duopoly game for research collaboration, research expenditures and product market competition. The amount of knowledge firms can absorb is made dependent on their own…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 01-47 // 2001

    The Gender Gap in Labor Market Participation and Employment: A Cohort Analysis for West Germany

    Labor market participation rates of West German females hav risen during the last decades,whereas participation rates of males hav declined or remained stable. Nevertheless,differences in aggregate gender…