1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 13-076 // 2013

    Finding Starting-Values for Maximum Likelihood Estimation of Vector STAR Models

    This paper focuses on finding starting-values for maximum likelihood estimation of Vector STAR models. Based on a Monte Carlo exercise, different procedures are evaluated. Their performance is assessed w.r.t.…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 13-075 // 2013

    Modelling Production Cost Scenarios for Biofuels and Fossil Fuels in Europe

    Competitive production costs compared to conventional fuels are imperative for biofuels to gain market shares, as current tax advantages for biofuels are only temporary. Comparing production costs of different…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 13-074 // 2013

    Die Arbeitsmarktanalyse in der wirtschaftspolitischen Beratung des Sachverständigenrates

    This paper overviews labor market analyses presented in the annual reports of the German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE). During the previous decades this topic has taken center stage due to the high and…

  4. Refereed Journal // 2013

    Formal and Informal Technology Transfer from Academia to Industry: Complementarity Effects and Innovation Performance

    Literature has identified formal and informal channels in university knowledge and technology transfer (KTT). While formal KTT typically involves a legal contract on a patent or on collaborative research…