Exchange rates are one of the most important prices in open economies. Despite their great importance for many enterprises, surprisingly little is known about the economic factors influencing the ups and downs…
Every year, secondary school graduates have to choose a university. This is a crucial decision for their future trajectories made under imperfect information. Therefore, quality indicators like university…
Contributions to Edited Volumes and Conference Proceedings
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2011
Die schwere Wirtschaftskrise 2008/09 hatte substanzielle Auswirkungen auf die Innovationstätigkeit der deutschen Wirtschaft. Die Umsatz- und Gewinneinbußen führten zu einem kräftigen Rückgang der…
Contributions to Edited Volumes and Conference Proceedings
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2011
Science is part of society, it promises advance, innovation and prosperity. But since science costs money, it must communicate its actions and results due to various reasons. In this process journalists are…
The report offers an overview of different aspects of bioenergy use in terms of energy policy. It deals with competing uses for agricultural products and with the resulting price effects on commodity markets,…