Publications of the Research Unit Economics of Innovation and Industrial Dynamics

  1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 24-072 // 2024

    Which Start-Ups Win Public Procurement Tenders?

    We explore which start-ups win in public procurement. Most notably, our analysis presents significant differences between firms applying for tenders with and without functional criteria. First, we use…

  2. M&A Report // 2024

    November 2024

    • ZEW M&A Index Rises, Signs of Positive Trend
    • Mergers and Acquisitions of German Retailers in the Food Sector
    • Does Cheaper Money Trigger More M&A Activity?
    • Different Reasons for Mergers, Joint Ventures and…
  3. Refereed Journal // 2024

    Hiring Opportunities for New Firms and the Business Cycle

    Whether firms founded during or outside economic crises have greater growth potential is an important question for both prospective entrepreneurs and policy makers. Existing research offers conflicting answers,…