The rise of the internet and the easy access to information is often seen as a chance for citizen involvement and information. In this perspective, democracies should benefit as well from more mature voters…
The German Inheritance Tax Reform in 2016 came along with a lot of modifications compared to the previous regulations. Some of the new regulations as a lower valuation factor for the determination of the …
In 2014, The European Commission defined in different Communications its vision for climate and energy policies in the medium and long term, setting ambitious targets for 2030. In its Communication on a policy…
The project analyses the state of regional innovation systems in Baden-Wuerttemberg distinguishing twelve planning regions. One focus is on the role of intermediaries for promoting regional innovation processes,…
The research project analyzed the long-run adjustments of firms and workers in response to the introduction of a minimum wage. The project was motivated by recent technological advances which allow firms to…
The dynamics of the European energy system is increasingly being shaped by regulatory interventions, the expansion of renewable energies and the interaction between all players of society. The broad range of…
The “Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau” (KfW) has been establishing a firm panel on the basis of paper-and-pencil interviews which is representative of medium-sized and large companies since 2002. Companies of all…
Die Bundestagsfraktion der Grünen hat im Dezember 2015 das ZEW beauftragt, mithilfe von Simulationsrechnungen Reformoptionen für eine verbesserte materielle Absicherung von Kindern zu untersuchen. Der …
The project provides short reports and dialogue formats on labor market and social policy issues to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. The purpose is to inform the current debate and the political…
The traffic sector represents a major source of pollutant emissions and of greenhouse gases in particular. As carbon emissions from transportation services are not covered by the European Emissions Trading Scheme…
Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from space heating are considered as key to achieving climate policy goals. National measures to increase energy efficiency and support diffusion of renewable energy…
Retail investors often shy away from risky investments due to a lack of financial knowledge or a lack of access to unbiased advice. Computer-based decision support systems have the potential to be useful…