1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 21-053 // 2021

    Energy Conversion and Storage: The Value of Reversible Power-to-Gas Systems

    In the transition to decarbonized energy systems, Power-to-Gas (PtG) processes have the potential to connect the existing markets for electricity and hydrogen. Specifically, reversible PtG systems can convert…

  2. ZEW Newsletter // 2021

    2021-06

    IN ENGLISH

    IN GERMAN

    1. News
    2. Call for Papers
    3. Press Releases
    4. Recent Publications
      • ZEWnews English Edition
      • German Real Estate Finance Index (DIFI) Report
      • ZEW Discussion Papers
      • ZEW Expertises/Research…
  3. German Real Estate Finance Index (DIFI Report) // 2021

    Second Quarter 2021

    • Financing Indicator Back in Positive Territory
    • Strong Recovery Amongst Pandemic Losers
    • Mixed Outlook for the Real Estate Refinancing Markets
    • Lenders Remain Cautious in Terms of Hotel and Retail Properties
  4. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 21-052 // 2021

    Corporate Carbon Reduction Pledges: An Effective Tool to Mitigate Climate Change?

    In the intensifying public debate about limiting the harmful effects of climate change, many global corporations have recently articulated so-called “net-zero” goals for reducing and ultimately eliminating their…

  5. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 21-051 // 2021

    Working From Home During COVID-19 and Beyond: Survey Evidence From Employers

    Based on survey responses from more than 1,700 managers in Germany, this study elicits employers’ perceptions of working from home during COVID-19 and their long-term expectations for the time after the…

  6. Discussion and Working Paper // 2021

    Is There a Need for Reverse Mortgages in Germany? Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications

    Building up sufficient capital for old-age provision often is a challenge for private households. For homeowners, one way to generate old-age income from illiquid housing wealth is the use of equity release…

  7. Refereed Journal // 2021

    Intergenerational Transmission of Lockdown Consequences: Prognosis of the Longer-Run Persistence of COVID-19 in Latin America

    The shock on human capital caused by COVID-19 is likely to have long lasting consequences, especially for children of low-educated families. Applying a counterfactual exercise we project the effects of school…

  8. ZEW-Finanzmarktreport // 2021

    Juli 2021

    • Lageeinschätzung verbessert sich erheblich
    • Euroraum: Konjunkturerwartungen sinken leicht
    • USA: Abwärtstrend des Konjunkturausblicks erneut bestätigt
    • China: Weiterhin an der Spitze unter den Volkswirtschaften