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  1. CEE Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 20.09.2013

    ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) - Stable Economic Expectations for the CEE Region

    In September 2013 economic expectations for Central and Eastern Europe including Turkey (CEE) remained almost unchanged. The ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator for the CEE region has increased by…
  2. CH Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 18.09.2013

    ZEW-CS Financial Market Test Switzerland - Economic Expectations Improve Significantly

    In September 2013 economic expectations for Switzerland increased markedly by 9.1 points. Accordingly, the ZEW-CS-Indicator of economic expectations has reached the 16.3 points-mark, which is the highest…
  3. Research // 11.09.2013

    2013 KfW/ZEW CO2 Barometer - Low Prices for CO2 Certificates Still a Weak Incentive to Reduce Emissions

    The low price for CO2 in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is still hardly an incentive for companies to reduce CO2 emissions. Companies regulated under the Emissions Trading System, however, do feel the…
  4. Research // 02.09.2013

    Cultural Norms in Countries of Origin Impact Fertility of Immigrants in Germany

    Immigrants in Germany tend to have more children than native Germans. The higher fertility stems not only from socio-economic differences, but is also influenced by cultural factors. This finding applies to…