1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 11-055 // 2011

    An Information Economics Perspective on Main Bank Relationships and Firm R&D

    The continuous generation of innovative products, processes and services is widely considered to be the primary key to firms’ competitiveness and growth. The major input in this innovation process is unique…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 11-054 // 2011

    Who Should Pay for Certification?

    Many markets are characterized by a fundamental informational asymmetry: the seller of a product knows better its quality than the buyer. Also in many markets, the seller cannot credibly communicate the quality…

  3. ZEW Newsletter // 2011

    2011-08

    1. News
    2. Call for Papers
      • SEEK-Workshop on "Entry, Pricing, and Consumer Search in Online Markets" (October 20-21, 2011, Mannheim)
      • 3rd ICTNET Workshop on "ICT-Enabled Innovation, Productivity and…
  4. Contributions to Edited Volumes and Conference Proceedings // 2011

    Germany, Country Report

  5. ZEWnews English edition // 2011

    07/08 - 2011

    • Tax Incentives have Positive Impact on Research and Development and Patent Applications
    • Private-sector Funding Associated with Stricter Research Conditions Across all Disciplines
    • Germany: Winners and Losers of the…