In the period between 1991 and 1995, German businesses increasingly hired staff with an academic qualification for their departments of research and development, prototype production, construction and design…
Within the framework of an active labour market policy in the new federal states, a lot of money is invested in job creation measures (ABM) as well as in further training and retraining ("Fortbildung und…
On Wednesday (10-06-1998), the German Foundation for International Development (DSE) and the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) said goodbye to a group of 16 Chinese human resources managers. The…
On May 7, a new internet news service for the alternative energy industry will be launched. The new service is a joint project of energy experts from more than 30 European countries. The Centre for European…
The economic situation in the business-related services sector gained further momentum in the first quarter of 1998. The assessments of the situation regarding turnover, demand and employment improved not only…
Architects and technical planners will be facing difficult times. The economic situation has further deteriorated markedly during the winter quarter of 1997. When compared to the same quarter a year ago as well…
Germany as an investment location is unattractive for businesses. Especially the business taxation is far too high in international comparison. Over the past few years, statements such as these were heard over…
It must be jinxed. As soon as the DAX reaches a new high, the sentiment among the 350 financial experts from banks, insurance and industrial companies surveyed monthly by the Centre for European Economic…
Environment, innovation and employment: Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Heinz König, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday, got a very special present from the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW). The…