1. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 07-049 // 2007

    Bounds Analysis of Competing Risks: A Nonparametric Evaluation of the Effect of Unemployment Benefits on Migration in Germany

    In this paper we derive nonparametric bounds for the cumulative incidence curve within a competing risks model with partly identified interval data. As an advantage over earlier attempts our approach also gives…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 07-048 // 2007

    The Returns to Continuous Training in Germany: New Evidence from Propensity Score Matching Estimators

    The present paper examines the wage effects of continuous training programs using individual-level data from the German Socio Economic Panel (GSOEP). In order to account for selectivity in training…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 07-047 // 2007

    On the Role of Entrepreneurial Experience for Start-up Financing - An Empirical Investigation for Germany

    Entrepreneurs are often faced with problems regarding start-up financing. But compared to novice entrepreneurs, experienced entrepreneurs should have both more knowledge and better contacts, which should…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 07-046 // 2007

    Personal Experience: A Most Vicious and Limited Circle!?

    The analysis in this paper gives attention to effects on firm survival which come from entrepreneurial experience. It is likely that different kinds of experience result in different firm developments and…

  5. Gutachten // 2007

    Long-term prospects of CDM and JI

    Diese Studie untersucht, ob Deutschland die flexiblen Mechanismen unter dem Kyoto-Protokoll nutzen sollte oder weiterhin seine Treibhausgasreduktionsziele durch inländische Politiken und Maßnahmen erreichen…

  6. ZEWnews English edition // 2007

    No. 3 - 2007

  7. Finanzmarktreport Schweiz // 2007

    August 2007

    • Wirtschaftliche Situation weiterhin gut
    • EZB: unveränderte Haltung der Experten
    • USA: Fortsetzung der Zinspause erwartet
    • Japan: Wirtschaft bleibt auf Wachstumskurs
    • Grossbritannien: Bank of England legt nach
    • Sonderfrage…
  8. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 07-045 // 2007

    Internationalizing R&D Co-opetition: Dress for the Dance with the Devil

    Competitors can be valuable sources and partners for innovation activities. Against the background of international expansion of firms and increased international competition, the R&D collaborations with…