Publications of the Research Unit Environmental and Climate Economics

• Large Scale Infrastructure Projects in the Alps – A Mixed Scorecard for Freight Traffic
• Experts Expect Strong German Stock Market Performance in 2011
• Generational Transition in German SMEs Proceeding More Smoothly…

The impact of environmental innovations on firm performance is ambiguous. On the one hand, regulatory-driven environmental innovation may impose additional costs to firms and lower their profits. On the other…

Kosten für die EEG-Umlage erreichen in den kommenden fünf Jahren kritisches Niveau

Energiewirtschaft

• Energieversorgungssicherheit besser als noch vor einem Jahr
• Getrübte Erwartungen beim Rohöl
• Unsicherheiten auf…

The political discussion on energy efficiency is focusing more and more on the building sector due to its susceptibility to potential market failures. In Germany, for example, about 30% of the total final energy…

This short edition of the CO2 Barometer updates price expectations for European Emissions Allowances (EUAs) and Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs). The publication also focuses on the market expectations…