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  1. Research // 28.01.2004

    Germany as a Location for Industry – Discussion Focussed on Elite Universities Must not Distract from Necessary Innovation Campaign

    Germany is at the risk of losing its status as an international location for research and innovation. For several years, Germany has been unable to keep pace with international dynamics of expanding innovation.…
  2. Research // 20.01.2004

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment: Stable at a High Level

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany stabilised at a high level in January. The indicator now stands at +72.9 points compared with +73.4 points in last year's December.
  3. Research // 09.01.2004

    Service Providers in the Information Industry: Overtime and Short-time Work Popular Solutions for Dealing with Changes in Demand

    Service providers in the information industry overwhelmingly use overtime and short-time work as a solution for cyclical and seasonal changes in demand. Theoretical judgements, as well as actual implementation,…
  4. Research // 08.01.2004

    Positive Economic Development Continues in the German IT-Related Services Sector

    From now on the ZEW will be releasing a quarterly sentiment indicator for the IT-related service providers. The new indicator, ZEW-IDI, is based upon the ZEW/Creditreform business survey among enterprises that…
  5. Dates and News // 05.01.2004

    ZEW President Franz Celebrates his 60th Birthday

    On January 7, 2004, Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Wolfgang Franz, President of the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in Mannheim, will celebrate his 60th birthday
  6. Research // 17.12.2003

    ZEW Financial Market Survey 2004 - European Stocks Seen More Positively by Analysts

    2003 proved a good year for investors in German standard stocks. In fact, the DAX (German stock index) rose by a whopping 30 per cent since the beginning of the year.
  7. Research // 09.12.2003

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment: Good Prospects for 2004

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany increased considerably in December. The indicator now stands at +73.4 points compared with +67.2 points in November.
  8. Research // 04.12.2003

    Highly Qualified Employees to Benefit More from Further Training

    Highly qualified employees receive higher wage mark-ups after having completed further training than employees with lower qualifications.
  9. Research // 26.11.2003

    Third Stage of German Tax Reform: Businesses Benefit From a Reduction in Costs of Employing Highly Skilled Workers

    The third stage of tax reform significantly decreases the effective tax burden to which businesses are subject for the employment of highly qualified workers. Whilst a business must currently pay around EUR…
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