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Z E W N E W S L E T T E R E N G L I S H E D I T I O N
No. 2016-01 January 28, 2016 (Yvonne Braeutigam, newsletter-en@zew.de)
http://www.zew.eu
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Content
1. NEWS
2. CALL FOR PAPERS
2.1. Fourth International BIBB/IAB/ZEW Conference on TASKS IV
2.2. Fifth Mannheim Energy Conference
3. STAFF
3.1. Appointments
3.2. Visiting Researchers
4. PRESS RELEASES
5. RECENT PUBLICATIONS
IN ENGLISH
5.1. ZEW policy brief
5.2. Financial Market Report Switzerland
5.3. ZEW-PwC-China Economic Barometer
5.4. ZEW Discussion Papers
IN GERMAN
5.5. ZEW Finanzmarktreport (ZEW Financial Market Report)
5.6. ZEW Discussion Papers
5.7. Gutachten/Forschungsberichte (Expertises/Research Reports)
6. NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS
7. EVENTS
7.1. Professional Training
7.2. Public Events
7.3. Scientific Events
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1. NEWS
28.01.2016 - ZEW/CPS-IT (tko/ybr)
New ZEW Homepage Successfully Relaunched:
The new homepage of the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) was
launched at www.zew.eu on January 25, 2016. After several months of
construction, the relaunch of the institute's website has been
successfully completed. A special focus was set on a clear presentation
of the extensive, international activities of the economic research
institute, which include research and economic policy advice as well as
knowledge transfer, events, and qualification programmes. Against the
backdrop of an increasingly professional science communication, the new
homepage constitutes a key component in ZEW's communication strategy.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/press/3284
07.01.2016 - ZEW (fkr)
ZEW Economist Sascha Steffen Takes Over Professorship for Financial
Markets at the University of Mannheim:
Professor Sascha Steffen, head of the Research Department
"International Finance and Financial Management" at the Centre for
European Economic Research (ZEW), has officially taken over the
professorship for financial markets in the Area Finance of the
University of Mannheim Business School. Steffen, a distinguished
financial market expert, is thus once again wholly active in Mannheim.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/news/3261
07.01.2016 - ZEW (ggr)
ZEW at ASSA: Many Positive Talks and Productive Scientific Exchanges:
ZEW's participation in the annual conference of the Allied Social
Sciences Association (ASSA) in the US at the beginning of 2016 was an
enormous success. High-quality sessions enabled the participating ZEW
researchers to partake in top-level scientific exchanges. The
presentations given by Professor Sascha Steffen in particular were met
with great approval. Steffen, the new head of the "International
Finance" Research Department at ZEW, presented his research papers on
"The Effects of the ECB Policy on Deposit and Lending Rates" and
"Systematic Risks for Banks". In addition, Steffen discussed a paper on
"The Transmission of Monetary Policy in the German Banking Market".
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/news/3262
07.01.2016 - ZEW (ggr)
New ZEW Forecast Survey Published:
Nineteen banks participated in the January 2016 ZEW Forecast Survey.
Forecasts were submitted until December 22, 2015. The three-month DAX
forecasts (German Share Index) remain positive. The surveyed institutes
predicted DAX scores within a range of 11,000 and 11,900 points. This
is the finding of the ZEW Forecast Survey published on a quarterly
basis by ZEW and Boersen-Zeitung.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/news/3259
21.12.2015 - ZEW (cra/ggr)
2015 Innovation Indicator Published - Study from ISI and ZEW Compares
Innovation Performance in 35 National Economies:
Germany is closing in on Switzerland and Singapore, the two countries
leading in international innovation rankings. Germany now ranks in
fifth place in international comparison.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/news/3253
For current news, please visit:
http://www.zew.de/news
2. CALL FOR PAPERS
2.1. Fourth International BIBB/IAB/ZEW Conference on TASKS IV
19.01.2016 - ZEW (jgl/ybr)
Fourth International BIBB/IAB/ZEW Conference on TASKS IV
(September 7-9, 2016):
The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), the
Institute for Employment Research (IAB), and the Centre for European
Economic Research (ZEW) are jointly organising the fourth international
TASKS conference on "Labor Market Adjustments to Digitization and the
Future of Work" from September 7-9, 2016. The aim of this conference is
to bring together economists and sociologists to discuss frontier
research on the labor market effects of automation and digitization. We
encourage theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented contributions
from all areas of labor economics, labor sociology and related fields.
Please submit full papers or an extended abstract as PDF file to
tasks@zew.de no later than March 15, 2016.
Further information and Call for Papers:
http://www.zew.de/tasks2016
2.2. Fifth Mannheim Energy Conference
15.01.2016 - ZEW (jgl/ybr)
Fifth Mannheim Energy Conference (May 19-20, 2016):
The Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) and the Mannheim Centre
for Competition and Innovation (MaCCI) are pleased to announce the
fifth Mannheim Energy Conference on May 19 and 20, 2016. International
scholars and practitioners in the field of energy economics are invited
to discuss the lessons learned from deregulation, new opportunities and
future challenges. Advanced theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented
contributions are welcome. Interested researchers are invited to submit
a paper or an extended abstract (at least three pages), interested
professionals may submit a single page abstract in PDF format to
energy2016@zew.de no later than February 7, 2016.
Further information and Call for Papers:
http://zew.de/energy2016
3. STAFF
3.1. Appointments
18.01.2016 - ZEW (hbo/ybr)
ZEW Labour Economist Holger Bonin Appointed to German Migration
Council:
Against the backdrop of the current political situation, migration and
asylum are hotly debated issues in Germany and Europe. Professor Holger
Bonin, head of the ZEW Research Department "Labour Markets, Human
Resources and Social Policy", was appointed to the Migration Council as
a labour market expert in December 2015. The council brings together
researchers from various disciplines. Council members contribute their
expertise to place the debate about migration, asylum and integration
in Germany on a more objective, fact-based footing.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/news/3266
3.2. Visiting Researchers
18.01.2016 - ZEW (jgl/ybr)
Prof. Ravi Kanbur Visiting Researcher at ZEW:
Professor Dr. Ravi Kanbur was a visiting researcher in ZEW's Research
Group "International Distribution and Redistribution" on January 7 and
8, 2016. He is T. H. Lee Professor of World Affairs and Professor of
Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University in Ithaca (US).
Since the beginning of the year, he has also been Chair of the World
Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations
University (UNU-WIDER). His research interests lie in the field of
public economics, development economics and economic theory. During his
stay, he worked with ZEW researchers on the empirical evaluation of
income distributions according to various ethical principles.
Additional information on Professor Dr. Ravi Kanbur:
http://www.kanbur.aem.cornell.edu/bio.php
26.01.2016 - ZEW (jgl/ybr)
Jens Perner Visiting Researcher at ZEW:
Dr. Jens Perner was a visiting researcher in ZEW's Research Group
"Competition and Regulation" on January 21 and 22, 2016. He is
Associate Director at Frontier Economics Cologne and provides
companies, associations, and authorities with advice in the areas of
regulation, competition, market design, and strategy. His focus lies in
the areas of market design and auctions as well as regulation. During
his stay at ZEW, Dr. Perner held a lecture at the Mannheim Competition
Policy Forum on cross-border competition in capacity mechanisms.
Additional information on Dr. Jens Perner:
http://www.frontier-economics.com/person/jens-perner/
4. PRESS RELEASES
21.01.2016 - ZEW (fhe/ggr/jpr)
Asylum Policy in Europe - ZEW-Study in Favour of European Asylum
Agency:
A European Asylum Agency (EAA) holding responsibility for determining
the acceptance of refugees and the processing of asylum applications
across Europe would reduce costs and ensure a fairer allocation of
refugees than the current system, whereby each European state
implements its own asylum policies. An EAA would allow for greater
specialisation via the appointment of EAA case managers and would
provide sufficient capacity for reducing both the time and costs
involved in processing asylum requests. Furthermore, this would allow
allocation of refugees according to the acceptance capacities of
individual EU Member States. This is the finding of a study carried out
by the Mannheim Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW).
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/press/3273
21.01.2016 - ZEW (zil/fkr)
ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator for Central and
Eastern Europe (CEE) - Economic Sentiment Slightly Improves:
Economic expectations for Central and Eastern Europe including Turkey
(CEE region) have again slightly improved in January 2016. In the
current survey, the ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator
for the CEE region has increased by 4.8 points to a level of
4.9 points. Among the individual countries, the by far largest increase
has been displayed by the indicators for the Czech Republic (up by
17.4 points) and Romania (up by 16.1 points). The ZEW-Erste Group Bank
Economic Sentiment Indicator for Central and Eastern Europe reflects
financial market experts' expectations for the CEE region on a
six-month time horizon. The indicator has been compiled on a monthly
basis together with further financial market data by the Mannheim
Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) with the support of Erste
Group Bank, Vienna, since 2007.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/press/3275
20.01.2016 - ZEW (zil/fkr)
ZEW-CS Financial Market Test Switzerland - Turbulent Start at the
Beginning of 2016 Dims Growth Outlook:
The ZEW-CS Indicator for the economic sentiment in Switzerland has
declined markedly in January 2016 by 19.6 points to a reading of
minus 3.0. The indicator has thus reached its lowest reading since
July 2015, when it clocked in at minus 5.4 points.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/press/3271
19.01.2016 - ZEW (jrr/dre/jpr)
ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Subdued Economic Outlook:
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany has declined in
January 2016. The index has decreased by 5.9 points compared to the
previous month, now standing at 10.2 points (long-term average:
24.7 points). The indicator has declined for the first time following
two consecutive increases.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/press/3269
13.01.2016 - ZEW (cra/kbo)
ZEW Innovation Survey - German Economy Maintains High Level of
Innovation Expenditures - Substantial Increase Planned for 2016:
German enterprises spent EUR 145 billion on innovations in 2014. The
German economy was thus able to match the high level achieved in the
previous year (2013: EUR 145.2 billion) with respect to innovation
expenditures. For 2015 and 2016, companies plan to increase their
innovation budgets by up to six per cent. Small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs), however, showed restraint in 2014, with their
innovation expenditures decreasing by nine per cent.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/press/3264
13.01.2016 ยท ZEW (msc/ggr/jpr)
China Economic Panel (CEP) of ZEW and Fudan University (Shanghai) -
Cautious Sentiment:
Forecasts for the Chinese economy have further cooled down at the turn
of the year. The CEP Indicator, which reflects the expectations of
international financial market experts in regard to China's
macroeconomic development over the coming twelve months, has
deteriorated in the current survey period (12/25/15-01/11/16), falling
to minus 4.5 points. The CEP Indicator has thus almost returned to its
all-time low of minus 9.7 points from September 2015.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/press/3265
21.12.2015 - ZEW (she/fkr)
ZEW-ZEPHYR M&A Volume-per-Deal Index - Global Record in Mergers and
Acquisitions:
It is becoming ever harder to find adequate terms for describing the
levels achieved in the area of global mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
The motivation of top managers does not, however, seem to be dwindling;
the number of super deals concluded in 2015 has continued to shoot
upwards. Four of the largest ten, or eight of the largest twenty deals
concluded in the past decade took place in 2015.
Read more:
http://www.zew.de/en/press/3254
For current press releases, please visit:
http://www.zew.de/en/presse
5. RECENT PUBLICATIONS
IN ENGLISH
5.1. ZEW policy brief
ZEW policy brief - No. 1, 2016
Why and How There Should Be More Europe in Asylum Policies
Download as PDF file(*) (reference is given at the end of
"RECENT PUBLICATIONS"):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/policybrief/pb01-16.pdf
5.2. Financial Market Report Switzerland
Financial Market Report Switzerland February 2016
* Turbulent Start to New Year Dims Growth Outlook
* International Financial Market Data - Assessments and Expectations
* No Further Interest-Rate Cuts Expected in Europe
* Inflation in Europe Expected to Normalise
* Share-Price Expectations Revised Downward
* Analysts Expect the US Dollar to Appreciate
* Special Question 1: Economic Growth for 2016
* Special Question 2: Inflation for 2016
* Special Question 3: Three-Month CHF LIBOR
Download as PDF file(*):
http://www.zew.de/zew-cs-financialmarketreport
5.3. ZEW-PwC China Economic Barometer
ZEW-PwC China Economic Barometer, First Quarter 2016
* Economic Outlook Slightly Brighter but Remains Negative Overall
* Growth Supported by Private Consumption and Investment
* New Five-Year Plan: Expected to Bring Improvements for German
Companies too; Continuing Urgend Need for Reforms on Legal Security,
Enivornmental Protection and Market Access
Download as PDF file(*):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/chinarep/en/ZEW-PwC-WirtschaftsbarometerChina_enQ1_2016.pdf
5.4. ZEW Discussion Papers
16-005
Christian Rammer; Torben Schubert
Concentration on the Few? R&D and Innovation in German Firms 2001 to
2013
Download as PDF file (*):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/dp/dp16005.pdf
16-004
Dirk Crass; Dirk Czarnitzki; Andrew Toole
The Dynamic Relationship Between Investments in Brand Equity and Firm
Profitability: Evidence Using Trademark Registrations
Download as PDF file (*):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/dp/dp16004.pdf
16-003
Clemens Fuest; Andreas Peichl; Sebastian Siegloch
Do Higher Corporate Taxes Reduce Wages? Micro Evidence from Germany
Download as PDF file (*):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/dp/dp16003.pdf
16-002
Wolfgang Briglauer; Carlo Cambini; Sauro Melani
How to Fill the Digital Gap? The (Limited) Role of Regulation
Download as PDF file (*):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/dp/dp16002.pdf
15-086
Fabienne Rasel
ICT and Global Sourcing - Evidence for German Manufacturing and Service
Firms
Download as PDF file (*):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/dp/dp15086.pdf
15-085
Maresa Sprietsma
Student Employment: Advantage or Handicap for Academic Achievement?
Download as PDF file (*):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/dp/dp15085.pdf
15-084
Paul Hufe; Andreas Peichl; John Roemer; Martin Ungerer
Inequality of Income Acquisition: The Role of Childhood Circumstances
Download as PDF file (*):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/dp/dp15084.pdf
IN GERMAN
5.5. ZEW Finanzmarktreport (ZEW Financial Market Report)
ZEW Financial Market Report February 2016
* Subdued Economic Outlook
* Eurozone: Inflation Expectations Decrease
* USA: Strong USD and Cheap Oil Put a Strain on Economic Outlook
* Japan: Falling Oil Price Improves Economic Situation
* Great Britain: Economic Outlook Decreases Once Again
* Special Question: Stable Economic Growth Expected
Download shortly as PDF file (in German)(*):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/frep/022016.pdf
5.6. ZEW Discussion Papers
16-001
Jens Mohrenweiser; Friedhelm Pfeiffer
Zur Entwicklung der studienspezifischen Selbstwirksamkeit in der
Oberstufe (On the Development of Study-Specific Self-Efficacy in the
Sixth Form)
Download as PDF file (*):
http://ftp.zew.de/pub/zew-docs/dp/dp16001.pdf
5.7. Gutachten/Forschungsberichte (Expertises/Research Reports)
Rainer Frietsch, Christian Rammer, Torben Schubert, Oliver Som, Marian
Beise-Zee and Alfred Spielkamp (2015), Innovationsindikator 2015 (2015
Innovation Indicator), Acatech - National Academy of Science and
Engineering; Federation of German Industries (BDI), Mannheim.
Additional information and Download:
http://www.zew.de/de/publikationen/8132
Christian Rammer, Dirk Crass, Thorsten Doherr, Martin Hud, Paul
Huenermund, Younes Iferd, Christian Koehler, Bettina Peters and Torben
Schubert (2016), Innovationsverhalten der deutschen Wirtschaft -
Indikatorenbericht zur Innovationserhebung 2015 (Innovation Behaviour
of the German Economy - Indicator Report on the 2015 Innovation Survey),
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Mannheim.
Additional information and Download:
http://www.zew.de/de/publikationen/8172
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can be downloaded for free: http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader
For current publications, please visit:
http://www.zew.de/en/publications
6. NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS
Convergence of Unemployment Benefit Schemes in Europe
http://www.zew.de/en/projects/1543
One Year After the Introduction of a German Minimum Wage - A Summary
http://www.zew.de/en/projects/1541
Evaluation of Reform Options for an Improved Material Security of
Children
http://www.zew.de/en/projects/1540
Evaluation of the German Contribution to Eurostars 1
http://www.zew.de/en/projects/1526
Meta-Study on the Role of Broadband Internet on Innovation,
Productivity and Employment
http://www.zew.de/en/projects/1542
For current projects, please visit:
http://www.zew.de/en/forschung/projekte
7. EVENTS
7.1. Professional Training
24.-25.02.2016
Scientific Talks - Excellent Science Requires Excellent
Presentation Skills
Trainer: Barbara Hey (ZEW)
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional information:
http://www.zew.de/en/weiterbildung/709
7.2. Public Events
01.02.2016
Public Events:
Parliamentary Evening - Energy and Climate Policy - Impacts on
Germany's Competitiveness
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2277
17.02.2016
ZEW Lunch Debates:
Europe's Digital Future: Prospects and Challenges
Speaker: Lucilla Sioli, PhD (DG Connect, European Commission), Laurent
Zibell, PhD (industriAll European Trade Union) Prof. Dr. Irene
Bertschek (ZEW)
Location of the event: Representation of the State of
Baden-Wuerttemberg to the European Union, Rue Belliard 60-62, B-1040
Brussels
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2258
7.3. Scientific Events
17.02.2016
ZEW Research Seminar:
International Finance: Framing Effects in Financial Market Expectations
Speaker: Zwetelina Iliewa (ZEW)
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2293
18.02.2016
ZEW Research Seminar:
Dismissal Disputes and Endogenous Sorting
Speaker: Gerard Pfann (Maastricht University School of Business and
Economics)
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2309
24.02.2016
ZEW Research Seminar:
International Finance: Politicians' Promotion Incentives and Bank Risk
Exposure in China
Speaker: Dr. Michael Schroeder (ZEW)
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2295
25.-26.02.2016
Workshop:
Lab Experiments in Public Economics
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2290
02.03.2016
ZEW Research Seminar:
International Finance: Mortgage Choice of Private Borrowers
Speaker: Dr. Oliver Lerbs (ZEW)
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2297
03.03.2016
Conference:
Annual Conference of the Leibniz ScienceCampus 2016 Mannheim Centre for
Competition and Innovation (MaCCI)
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2226
18.03.2015
Conference:
Occupations, Skills, and the Labour Market
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2202
23.03.2016
ZEW Research Seminar:
International Finance: Information Policies and Consumer Credit Choices
Speaker: David Becker (University of Mannheim)
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2301
30.03.2016
ZEW Research Seminar:
International Finance: Career Experiences and Expectations of
Professional Forecasters
Speaker: Dr. Lena Jaroszek
Location of the event: ZEW, Mannheim
Additional Information:
http://www.zew.de/en/events/2303
For current events, please visit:
http://www.zew.de/en/events
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