1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 99-10 // 1999

    Regional Convergence and Economic Performance - A Case Study of the West German Laender

    In the paper we analyze the convergence process of the West German Laender from 1970 to 1995 using descriptive tools as well as panel estimation methods. Although there have been some winners in this process,…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 99-06 // 1999

    Curvature Conditions and Substitution Pattern among Capital, Materials and Heterogeneous Labour

    This study deals with the determinants of factor demand in 27 industries of the manufacturing sector during the period 1978 to 1990. Using a quadratic cost function, six production factors are distinguished:…

  3. ZEW Economic Studies Vol. 4 // 1999

    Climate Technology Strategies 2

    Climate technology becomes more and more relevant in international environmental policy negotiations. At the Kyoto conference binding emission reduction targets have been established for several regions of the…

  4. ZEW Economic Studies Vol. 3 // 1999

    Climate Technology Strategies 1

    The book provides an integrated analysis of the implications for the energy system from adapting to meet climate change targets and analyses the role of improving energy technologies for the world and the EU…

  5. ZEW-Schriftenreihe Umwelt- und Ressourcenökonomie // 1999

    Umweltpolitik und technischer Fortschritt

  6. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 99-49 // 1999

    Die Reformperspektive der EU-Finanzverfassung nach den Beschlüssen zur Agenda 2000

    A rational financial constitution of the EU should be able to fulfil redistributive objectives at minimum costs. The present financial system of the Community is not compatible with this requirement. After the…

  7. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 99-29 // 1999

    Does Globalization Restrict Budgetary Autonomy? A Multidimendional Approach

    The paper investigates the business cycle relationships between the EU-15, the EU-11, as well as the EU-core countries for the period 1971 to 1997. Emphasis is put on the question whether there is a…