Publications of the Research Unit Economics of Innovation and Industrial Dynamics

  1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 02-75 // 2002

    Trade Policy: 'Political' vs. 'Economic' Factors

    The ongoing discussion of U.S.-Japanese trade relations suggests that national differences such as in the institutional environment may be relevant for assessing international trade policies. However, economic…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 02-41 // 2002

    Genetic Algorithms: A Tool for Optimization in Econometrics – Basic Concept and an Example for Empirical Applications

    This paper discusses a tool for optimization of econometric models based on genetic algorithms. First, we briefly describe the concept of this optimization technique. Then, we explain the design of a…

  3. Discussion and Working Paper // 2002

    The Adoption of a New General Purpose Technology - The Case of the Internet

    Paper presented at the 27th General Conference of The International Association for Research in Income and Wealth, Djurhamn, Sweden