Publikationen des Forschungsbereichs Innovationsökonomik und Unternehmensdynamik

  1. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 19-017 // 2019

    Measuring China’s Patent Quality: Development and Validation of ISR Indices

    Because China has become one of the largest applicants of PCT patents, it is of interest to compare the quality of Chinese and non-Chinese applications. We extend a quality index based on internationally…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 19-016 // 2019

    Employment and Performance Effects of Circular Economy Innovations

    Circular economy (CE) describes an economic concept that aims at saving resources by minimizing the use of material and energy over the entire life-cycle or products, including repair, reuse and recycling. CE…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 19-012 // 2019

    The Distinct Features of Hidden Champions in Germany: A Dynamic Capabilities View

    Hidden Champions (HCs) are firms unknown to the wider public, but global leaders in the niche markets they serve. This paper looks at distinctive features of these firms, focusing on their dynamic capabilities.…