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  1. Research // 13.06.2007

    Number of High-Tech Start-Ups Stabilising – Economic Upswing Positively Affects German Start-Up Scene / Overall Level Remains Low

    In the course of the previous year, the number of high-tech start-ups in Germany stabilised. These are the findings of a study conducted by the Centre for European Economic Research, Mannheim, in cooperation…
  2. ZEW/Prognos Survey // 12.06.2007

    ProgTrans/ZEW Transportmarktbarometer (Transport Market Barometer) – Substantial Price Increase in Road Freight Expected

    In Germany, the costs for road transport will significantly grow in the next six months. For international combined traffic as well as intercontinental air and see freight relations comparably high price…
  3. CEE Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 30.05.2007

    New ZEW-Erste Bank Economic Indicator for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)- Robust Economic Activity in the Region

    In cooperation with Erste Bank, Wien, the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) will now be publishing the Financial Market Report CEE every month. This Report provides a continuous flow of information on…
  4. CH Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 24.05.2007

    ZEW-CS Financial Market Test Switzerland - Economic Expectations Rise to a Neutral Level

    The results of the latest ZEW Credit Suisse survey reveal a still very positive assessment of the economic situation in Switzerland. Although the corresponding indicator decreased by 3.9 points, the level of…
  5. Research // 23.05.2007

    FAZIT Company Survey – Half of the Companies in Baden-Württemberg Have Successfully Introduced Innovations

    From 2004 to 2006, a total of 53 per cent of the companies in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg have successfully introduced innovations. 42 per cent of these companies were able to launch new or…
  6. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 22.05.2007

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Upward Trend Continues

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany has continued its upward trend in May 2007. The indicator rose by 7.5 points and now stands at 24.0 points after 16.5 points in April. This is still below its…
  7. ZEW Annual Report // 10.05.2007

    ZEW Annual Report 2006 published – ZEW Success Story Continues

    - Third-party funds grew from 5.16 million euros to 6.19 million euros and have thus reached a record high since the institute’s foundation in 1991 - Very successful at acquiring EU projects - Number of…
  8. Research // 27.04.2007

    ZEW Forecast Survey April 2007 – Banking Experts Expect only Slight Movement of Stock Markets and Interest Rates in Germany

    In the coming six months, a rather subdued development on the German and European stock markets is to be expected. Short-term and long-term interest rates will rise only slightly in this period. These are the…
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