We model a duopolistic game where firms first choose the direction of their innovation, then invest in the chosen direction, and finally, compete in the product market. Investments occur either in overlapping or…
This paper introduces the WebAI paradigm as a promising approach for innovation studies, business analytics, and informed policymaking. By leveraging artificial intelligence to systematically analyze…
Public procurement offers sizable market opportunities for young firms. We investigate the firm- and founder-level characteristics determining young firms’ decision to apply for public tenders, as well as the…
Das deutsche Gesundheitssystem bietet eine umfassende Versorgung, die die Deutschen auch rege in Anspruch nehmen. Aber das System ist nicht so gut, wie es sein könnte – besonders wenn man sich anschaut, wie viel…
Many European companies face the challenge of lowering CO2 emissions from their company car fleets. A promising lever is to increase the notoriously low electric usage of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles…
New technologies drive productivity growth, yet the distribution of gains may be unequal. We study how labor market institutions – specifically shop-floor worker representation – mediate the impact of…
Eine kluge Finanzpolitik ist ein zentrales Element der Wirtschaftspolitik und beeinflusst über Steuern und Staatsausgaben die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit eines Landes. Globale Herausforderungen wie Digitalisierung,…