Sharing resources over the Internet – the so-called Sharing Economy – has become a business model for intermediary services such as Uber or Airbnb. At the same time, however, the rapid rise of these services has led to controversial discussions focusing on possible consumer benefits, risks for established providers and business models, and the need for action to ensure fair competition.
A joint study by DIW Econ and DICE Consult, commissioned by Uber, shows the opportunities and advantages that can arise for consumers when urban mobility and taxi markets are opened up.
On behalf of Scandlines, DIW Econ has examined the current traffic forecast for the planned fixed link across the Fehmarn Belt from 2014.
The result shows: The majority of the reported additional traffic volume on the fixed link is due to uncertain forecasts.
Expert opinion on the investment behaviour of electricity and gas network operators within the framework of the evaluation report pursuant to § 33 (1) ARegV
As part of the evaluation process, an expert opinion was commissioned by the Federal Network Agency to DIW Econ to assess investment behaviour under the Incentive Regulation Regulation.
Telecommunications as a Growth Factor:
On the contribution of the telecommunications industry to economic development in Germany.
published as DIW Berlin – Politikberatung Kompakt 78