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  1. Research // 13.12.2005

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Clear Rise in Expectations

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany increases by a remarkable +22.9 points in December. Compared with +38.7 points in November, the indicator's current level of +61.6 points is far above its…
  2. Research // 21.11.2005

    Business Start-Ups in Germany - Strong Increase of Start-Ups in the Craft Sector

    In 2004, the number of newly founded firms in Germany grew by ten per cent year-on-year to about 270,000. The main reason for this strong increase is the amendment to the German Crafts and Trades Regulation…
  3. Research // 15.11.2005

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Indicator Continues to Move Sideways

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany decreases slightly in November by -0.7 points. Compared with +39.4 points in October, the indicator's current level of +38.7 points is still above its…
  4. Research // 08.11.2005

    Making Better Use of the Innovation Potentials of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

    Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of innovative activities in Germany. For this reason it is disquieting that in the period from the end of the 1990s until the year 2003 the number of…
  5. Research // 20.10.2005

    Vitalisation of the Global M&A Market

    New M&A Report by ZEW and Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing with articles on mergers and acquisitions
  6. Research // 18.10.2005

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Expectations Stabilise

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany slightly increases in October. Standing at +39.4 points versus +38.6 points in September, the indicator remains above its historical average of +34.3 points. …
  7. Research // 17.10.2005

    Service Providers of the Information Society - About 50 Per Cent of the Companies Sell Services to Foreign Clients

    In the third quarter of 2005, almost 75 per cent of IT-related service providers confirm to have foreign competition on domestic markets.
  8. Research // 13.10.2005

    IT-Related Service Providers - Upswing Continues

    In the third quarter 2005 the IT-related service providers followed up on the positive business development of the previous quarter and further expanded their respective activities. This is indicated by the…
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