Projects of the Research Unit Economics of Innovation and Industrial Dynamics

Abgeschlossene Projekte

  1. Project // 01.11.2010 – 31.05.2015

    Innovation Indicator

    "The 'Innovation Indicator' is a joint initiative of Deutsche Telekom Stiftung and Bundesverbandes der Deutschen Industrie (BDI) started in 2005. From 2011 on, the Innovation Indicator is produced and reported by…

  2. Project // 01.10.2010 – 31.03.2012

    SEEK-Project 2010: Interaction Between Innovation and Firm Dynamics and Its Impact on Industry Structure and Economic Growth

    Starting point of our research are two empirical observations. First, over the past decade aggregate productivity performance was much lower in European countries than in the US which has raised concerns both in…

  3. Project // 01.10.2010 – 31.12.2011

    SEEK-Project 2010: Product Innovation Under Uncertainty – The Effect of Dynamic Resource Allocation

    Firms have to balance the costs and risks associated with investments in new products and the opportunities from pursuing a large number of innovation options at the same time. Real options logic suggests that…

  4. Project // 01.10.2010 – 30.06.2012

    SEEK-Project 2010: The Research Use Exemption from Patent Infringement – Boon or Bane?

    his project is motivated by the ongoing discussion regarding the effects of a research use exemption from patent infringement. While some argue that the lack of a research use exemption constitutes a major…

  5. Project // 01.10.2010 – 31.03.2011

    Effects of vertical relationships on retail competition at airports

    Non-aeronautical revenues have been recently gaining importance for airports around the world. Retailing as part of this revenue stream has become the fastest growing component of airport revenue and profit. The…

  6. Project // 01.09. – 08.12.2010

    Innovation performance and enabling capabilities of ICT in Germany

    The purpose of the project was to analyse the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) for Germany as a site of innovation. Therefore, the current state of research about the quantitative effects…

  7. Project // 01.09.2010 – 31.12.2011

    Calculation of Hard-core Cartel Damages in Private Antitrust Enforcement

    Price and quota agreements in the context of so-called hardcore cartels typically cause damages due to excessive prices at downstream firm level. In recent years, these ‘private’ damages gained importance in…

  8. Project // 01.08. – 31.10.2010

    The European Dimension in Research and Innovation Policy

    European institutions are becoming and ever more important actor in research and innovation policy. This study reviews the role of the European Commission as well as other European actors and programmes for…

  9. Project // 01.08.2010 – 30.06.2011

    Innovative Performance of the Telecommunication Sector and its Innovative Inputs for other Sectors

    Telecommunication services are a main pillar of the German innovation system. They provide a key backbone for modern communication which is a fundament for many innovations in various industryies The German…