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  1. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 10.11.2009

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Economic Expectations Slightly Decline

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany decreased slightly by 4.9 points in November 2009 and now stands at 51.1 points after 56.0 points in the previous month. This value is still well above the…
  2. Personnel // 04.11.2009

    Ministry of Finance Appoints Head of Ministry Department Dr. Gisela Meister-Scheufelen to ZEW Shareholder and Supervisory Board

    Gerhard Stratthaus MdL (Chairman of the Supervisory Board), Minister of Finance of the State Baden-Württemberg, ret., Dr. hc.c. Eggert Vorscherau (Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board), Chairman of…
  3. Firm Foundations // 03.11.2009

    Lowest Number of Start-Ups in Germany since German Reunification

    In 2008, the number of start-ups in Germany decreased for the forth year in a row. A decline of about seven percent compared to the previous year resulted in only 206,000 start-ups. This is the lowest number of…
  4. M&A Index // 28.10.2009

    ZEW-ZEPHYR M&A-Index - M&A Market Likely to Bottom Out

    Worldwide activities in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) stabilised at the end of the third quarter of 2009. In September, the indicator reached 105 points. Therefore, the index of the third quarter 2009 is…
  5. Research // 22.10.2009

    China’s Economy Catches Up But Does Not Surpass the USA (Yet)

    In the future, China's economy will still be one of the fastest growing economies in the world. China's share of the global gross domestic product (GDP) will continue to grow in the next ten years. The USA's…
  6. Research // 21.10.2009

    Private Equity Activities on the M&A Market Remarkably Stable

    As a result of the global economic and financial crisis, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of firms have declined considerably. Private equity businesses in particular, as highly important investors in M&A deals,…
  7. Research // 19.10.2009

    KfW/ZEW-Gründungspanel – Little activities by young firms, but positive outlook for 2009

    The financial and economic crisis also affects start-ups and young firms.48 percent of young firms in Germany stated that they were affected by negative consequences of the economic and financial crisis in the…
  8. CEE Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 16.10.2009

    ZEW-Erste Group Bank Sentiment Indicator for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)- Economic Expectations for Central and Eastern Europe Remain Optimistic

    The expectations of financial market experts for the economic development in Central and Eastern Europe have further improved in October. The CEE Economic Sentiment Indicator which is monthly calculated by the…
  9. CH Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 15.10.2009

    ZEW-CS Financial Market Test Switzerland - Economic Expectations Continue to Brighten Up

    Economic expectations for Switzerland continued to improve in October 2009. The relevant ZEW-CS Indicator of Economic Sentiment increased by 7.0 points month-on-month, reaching the 65.0 mark. Accordingly, a…