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  1. Research // 02.06.2004

    Vehicle Manufacture: 24 Billion Euros for Investments

    The vehicle manufacturing industry spends more money on innovation projects than any other commercial sector in Germany. For 2004, firms in this sector which, as well as cars also manufacture vehicles for…
  2. Research // 25.05.2004

    Innovation in Germany – Chemical and Electronics Industries in the Lead

    The chemical and electronics industries are the most innovative in Germany. Around 80 per cent of businesses in each of these sectors have implemented innovative products and processes.
  3. Research // 18.05.2004

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment May 2004 - Downward Trend Lessens

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany continues to drop slightly in May. The indicator now stands at +46.4 points compared with +49.7 points in April.
  4. Research // 06.05.2004

    Business Start-ups in Germany - Number of New Technology-intensive Companies Decreases Notably

    In 2002, the total of newly-founded firms in Germany's technology and knowledge-intensive sectors (see definition at the bottom of the press release) dropped by an average of nine per cent compared to the…
  5. Research // 05.05.2004

    Large Companies Continue to Innovate Despite Economic Slowdown

    A company's innovativeness is crucial for the international competitiveness of the German economy. Providing companies with sufficient financial support to improve or develop new products, services,…
  6. Research // 20.04.2004

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment April 2004 - Optimism Continues to Fade

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany continued to drop significantly in April. The indicator now stands at +49.7 points compared with +57.6 points in March.
  7. Research // 19.04.2004

    Decision to Export Results from by Greater Productivity in the Domestic Market

    In view of increasing economic globalisation, it is important for national economies to have as many internationally competitive businesses as possible. However, not every company is able to successfully enter…
  8. Research // 15.04.2004

    Service Providers in the Information Industry – Demand for UMTS Lower Than That for W-LAN

    Following a three-year delay, German mobile network operators will this year launch their UMTS networks. Network providers assume that demand will largely originate from business customers who wish, for…
  9. Research // 15.04.2004

    Inheritance Tax Burden in Germany in International Comparison: Small Assets Subject to Small Tax Burden, Large Assets Subject to Large Burden

    In periods of strict public budgeting, many a politician chooses to bring up the issue of inheritance and gift tax. It is often argued that an increase in the levels of inheritance and gift tax in Germany would…
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