Publications of the Research Unit Digital Economy

Knowledge-based capital is a key factor for productivity growth. Over the past 15 years, it has been increasingly recognised that knowledge-based capital comprises much more than technological knowledge and that…

This paper assesses whether current policy environments are appropriate for the emergence of cloud computing technology. In particular, this research uses firm level data for Germany and the United Kingdom to…

The following paper assesses whether current policy environments are appropriate for the emergence of cloud computing technology. In particular, this research uses firm-level data for Germany and the UK to…

• Reluctance Towards E-Cars: High Costs Not the Only Barrier to E-Mobility
• Long-Run Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Inequality
• Disproportionate Purchase of High-Debt Country Bonds Even Before…

• Konjunktur auf historischem Tiefstand
• Unternehmen wollen auch nach der Krise an Homeoffice festhalten

This report provides an overview on the economics of attention intermediaries. It addresses the following questions: What are the economics of attention intermediaries? For competition policy, how should markets…