The aim of the project is to investigate the use of digitalisation in the context of product innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany and Japan. Based on a dedicated survey in both…
Compared to other industrialized countries maternal labor supply in Germany is low, i.e. in terms of participation and because a large share of mothers is working parttime.An important determinant of maternal…
This project aims to compose characteristics and structural elements of business creations during the years 2005 to 2016. Our focus lies primarily on innovation activities of young companies. Furthermore, financin…
This feasibility study aims to review the applicability of market design methods to the procurement processes of public construction projects. The study includes a discussion of key market design methods and the…
The digitalisation of work and production has resulted in a profound structural change. For a successful digital transformation of the economy, the training of specialists in STEM (Science, Technology,…
In contrast to many other markets, the construction industry shows no signs of consolidation, but is rather characterized by a pronounced fragmentation of firms. Especially in saturated markets, a consolidation…
With the agreement on setting up a transparency mechanism (TM), the 2015 Paris Accord took an important step towards strengthening compliance in international climate policy through monitoring,…
The objective of this research project – which is financed by the Leibniz- ScienceCampus MannheimTaxation – is to study the causal effect of the type of health insurance (private vs public) on different health…
Modern information and communication technologies (ICT) are an important source of changing working conditions. Recently, employees continuously increased their job-related…
PIVO – Private Precautionary MeasuresPrivate precautionary measures constitute a significant part of different strategies aimed at reducing risks resulting from climate change. They complement technical-planning…
The German Incentive Regulation Ordinance (ARegV) provides for the use of quality elements in the regulation of energy supply networks. The application of quality elements is intended to ensure the long-term,…
Das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWi) hat als Teil des Rah-menvertrags „Ökonomische Bewertung verschiedener Reformoptionen im deutschen Steuer- und Transfersystem“ das Zentrum für Europäische…