In order that they are able to hold their ground in an increasingly competitive field, service providers in the information society are increasingly investing in innovation. Process innovations, which involve…
In the third quarter of 2002 the turnover growth in the sector of IT-related service providers has decelerated again. It is currently standing at a yearly rate of 1.4 percent.
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany declines significantly in October. It is now standing at 23.4 points which corresponds to a decrease of 16.1 points compared with the previous month.
The elections are over and the green-red coalition may remain in power.
However, the same problems persist, particularly an unstable job market.
What needs doing and by whom?
In September the ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany is declining for the third consecutive month. It is now standing at 39.5 points which corresponds to a decrease of 3.9 points compared with the…
Economic expectations for 2003 are significantly worsened by the expected tax cuts being postponed due to the flooding catastrophe. From a political point of view, it is understandable that in the middle of an…
The recent floods cause many citizens to fear the consequences of global climate change. Environment and climate protection could therefore become an important election issue.
Proposals made by the German Hartz Commission (German unemployment benefit agency) cannot all be tarred with the same brush. Each module for innovation deserves separate consideration. Some modules seem to…
