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  1. CEE Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 20.06.2014

    ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE): Current Situation and Economic Expectations Improve

    In June 2014 the economic expectations for Central and Eastern Europe including Turkey (CEE region) reach their highest level since the beginning of this year. The ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment…
  2. CH Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 18.06.2014

    ZEW-CS Financial Market Test Switzerland - Slight Decline in Economic Outlook

    Economic expectations for Switzerland decrease slightly by 2.6 points in June 2014. The current reading of the ZEW-CS Indicator of 4.8 points suggests that the present positive economic environment in…
  3. China Economic Panel // 04.06.2014

    China Economic Panel (CEP) by ZEW and Fudan University (Shanghai): Economic Expectations for China Decrease Again

    Business cycle expectations for China have resumed their downward trend according to the current results of the China Economic Panel (CEP). After a transient four-week increase, the CEP Indicator reaches a…
  4. ZEW Annual Report // 28.05.2014

    2013 ZEW Annual Report Published: An Eventful Year at ZEW

    The year 2013 was characterised by a sound development but also by major progress at the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW). The research institute has continued its positive development. By the end of…
  5. CEE Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 15.05.2014

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

    In May 2014 the economic expectations for Central and Eastern Europe including Turkey (CEE region) slightly decreased by 6.1 points. The ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator for the CEE region now…
  6. CH Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 14.05.2014

    ZEW-CS Financial Market Test Switzerland - Switzerland’s Economic Outlook Remains Stable

    Gaining a modest increase of 0.4 points, economic expectations for Switzerland stay almost unchanged in May 2014. The ZEW-CS Indicator’s reading of 7.4 points suggests a stable economic development in…
  7. Research // 14.05.2014

    Measuring Resistance to Reform in EU Member States: Lack of Trust in Policy-Makers Blocks Reforms in Southern Europe

    The resistance in Southern EU Member States against necessary reforms largely stems from three factors: shattered trust in the countries' policy-makers and governments, an ageing population, and insufficient…