1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 07-048 // 2007

    The Returns to Continuous Training in Germany: New Evidence from Propensity Score Matching Estimators

    The present paper examines the wage effects of continuous training programs using individual-level data from the German Socio Economic Panel (GSOEP). In order to account for selectivity in training…

  2. ZEW Annual Report // 2007

    2006

    ZEW Annual Report 2006 published – ZEW Success Story Continues - Third-party funds grew from 5.16 million euros to 6.19 million euros and have thus reached a record high since the institute’s foundation in 1991-…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 07-047 // 2007

    On the Role of Entrepreneurial Experience for Start-up Financing - An Empirical Investigation for Germany

    Entrepreneurs are often faced with problems regarding start-up financing. But compared to novice entrepreneurs, experienced entrepreneurs should have both more knowledge and better contacts, which should…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 07-046 // 2007

    Personal Experience: A Most Vicious and Limited Circle!?

    The analysis in this paper gives attention to effects on firm survival which come from entrepreneurial experience. It is likely that different kinds of experience result in different firm developments and…

  5. Expertises // 2007

    Long-term prospects of CDM and JI

    This study analyses whether Germany should use the flexible mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol or whether it should continue to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction targets by dint of domestic policies and…

  6. ZEWnews English edition // 2007

    No. 3 - 2007

  7. Financial Market Report Switzerland // 2007

    August 2007

    • Overall Economic Picture Still Bright
    • Eurozone: Experts' Views Remain Unchanged
    • USA: Continuing Time-Out on the Interest-Rate Front Expected
    • Japan: Economy Remains on a Growth Path
    • Great Britain: Bank of England…
  8. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 07-045 // 2007

    Internationalizing R&D Co-opetition: Dress for the Dance with the Devil

    Competitors can be valuable sources and partners for innovation activities. Against the background of international expansion of firms and increased international competition, the R&D collaborations with…