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  1. M&A Index // 17.12.2014

    ZEW-ZEPHYR M&A Index – Worldwide Upswing in M&A Activities Persists

    The upward trend in worldwide mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that started about a year ago continues. This is the result of calculations by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) based on the database…
    Merger M&A activity
  2. CH Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 17.12.2014

    ZEW-CS-Financial Market Test Switzerland - Pessimistic Sentiment Alleviates

    In December 2014, the economic expectations for Switzerland continue to approach a balanced level of zero points. The indicator has improved from minus 7.6 to minus 4.9 points. The surveyed analysts therefore…
    Short-term forecast
  3. Image opens in enlarged view ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment December 2014
    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 16.12.2014

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment Increases Significantly

    Eurozone Germany
  4. Personnel // 16.12.2014

    Dr. Alexander Selent to Succeed Dr. Kurt W. Bock in the Board of ZEW’s Sponsors' Association

    Dr. Alexander Selent, deputy chairman of the executive board at Fuchs Petrolub SE, has been elected new deputy chairman of ZEW's Sponsors' Association for Science and Practice. Selent is the successor to Dr.…
    Press Relations and Editing Board of directors ZEW Sponsors' Association for Science...
  5. Research // 15.12.2014

    ZEW/Prognos Survey on Transport Markets - Significant Decrease in Road Freight Prices Expected

    The sentiment concerning the development of transport volumes in Germany in the coming six months has worsened. The past six months were characterised by uncertainty about the consequences of the Ukraine…
    Press Relations and Editing Transport flows
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    Information Economy // 12.12.2014

    Internet Economy Keeps Growing – Industrial Companies Increasingly Focus on ICT-Based Innovations

    Press Relations and Editing ICT Information and communication
  7. Image opens in enlarged view CEP Indicator November.
    China Economic Panel // 03.12.2014

    First Increase of the CEP Indicator Since Midyear // China Economic Panel (CEP) of the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) and Fudan University (Shanghai)

    Press Relations and Editing Cyclical indicator
  8. Research // 02.12.2014

    ZEW Study on the German Fiscal Equalisation Scheme - A Reform Package for Sustainable Federalism in Germany

    The upcoming revision of the Fiscal Equalisation Law (act on redistribution of income between the German Federal States) provides a historic opportunity. A reform package that addresses the issue of excessive…
    Press Relations and Editing Federalism Reform actions
  9. Image opens in enlarged view ZEW-Zephyr M&A-Index Germany.
    M&A Index // 02.12.2014

    ZEW-ZEPHYR M&A Index Germany - M&A Market Is Picking up Pace Again

    Press Relations and Editing M&A activity