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ZEW policy brief Published - The Division of Tasks, Offshoring, and Efficiency Gains
The Division of Tasks, Offshoring, and Efficiency Gains Recent developments in information and communication technologies (ICT) and the growth of emerging economies such as China and India have not only increased international trade but have also led to offshoring of activities away from Europe.…
read moreZEW policy brief Published - Incentives and Creativity
In knowledge-intensive economies, ideas and innovation are key drivers of a company's competitiveness and success. In such a climate a company must strategise methods designed to incentivize the generation of new ideas and build a culture that rewards the production of knowledge. Funded by ZEW's…
read moreZEW policy brief Published - An Integrated Analysis of the Public Support to the European Auto Industry
Public intervention in the automotive industry has a long, global history. In Europe, both, individual member states and the European Union (EU), often allocate public resources to automobile manufacturers through a wide variety of instruments and institutions. This willingness to offer support to…
read moreThird SEEK Conference Report Published
More than 150 international economists from science and economy discussed current developments in European labour markets during the third SEEK Conference "Engines for More and Better Jobs in Europe" on April 25-26, 2013, at ZEW. The SEEK Special Edition of the ZEWnews offers a summary on the…
read moreZEW policy brief Published: Comparing Online Shopping Prices Is Worth the Effort
Internet shopping is becoming more and more popular. On price comparison sites users can obtain helpful advice, where to find the best price. A study conducted by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in Mannheim and the University of Linz within the framework of the SEEK research…
read moreSEEK Annual Conference "Engines for More and Better Jobs in Europe" at ZEW
High unemployment figures in Southern Europe, demographic change and skilled worker shortage in Germany: Which solutions can be provided by science, politics, and industry to achieve the goals of the EU growth strategy "Europe 2020", integrative growth for more and better jobs in Europe? These…
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