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The ZEW-CS Indicator for Switzerland continued its upward trend in October 2015. It rises by 8.6 points to a reading of 18.3 points, its highest level since March 2014. In this month’s survey only 13 percent of…

The distribution of market income between individual households in Germany is sensitive to developments in the German national economy. This is the case at both ends of the income scale, depending on the type…

Developments in German transport markets have left little room for price increases in the coming six months. Particularly in road freight, a downward price trend is to be expected. Things are much more varied,…

Since the reform of the corporation tax in 2008/2009, businesses in Germany have been witness to far-reaching stagnation in the general taxation of businesses. Analysis carried out by the…

German companies participating in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) analyse the consequences of climate policy on their competitiveness in a variety of ways. When asked whether global climate policy - e.…

German businesses tempt the best apprentices away from the companies which have invested in the vocational training of these young adults, by offering high wage mark-ups. This is, at least, what one often…