On 25 February 2015, the annual report of the Expert Commission on Research and Innovation was published and presented to the Federal Chancellor.
It is based, among other things, on a study by DIW Econ and Prof. Handke (University of Rotterdam): “Does copyright law promote innovation? An empirical study”.
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.
The Landeshochschulkonferenz Hamburg has commissioned DIW Econ to study the economic factor of higher education in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
In 2013, the six higher education institutions under consideration generated a gross value added of 1,356 million euros and an employment effect of 22,634 employees (including affiliated companies). This corresponds to a share of 1.4 % of Hamburg’s economic output. These figures underline the importance of the universities for Hamburg’s economy.
The economic significance of universities and non-university research institutions
Student and cost structure of higher education teaching
in Bremen