published as DIW Berlin -Politikberatung Kompakt 93
A Macro-Analysis of Economic and Political Challenges of the ‘Energiewende’ (Energy Transition)
With the goal of limiting the rise in global temperature to two degrees relative to preindustrial levels, the global community agreed to try to halve GHG emissions (vis-à-vis the level in 1990) by 2050. In order to achieve this ambitious target, developed countries ought to contribute profoundly to the reduction of GHG emissions by 80% to 95% in 2050 compared to their 1990 level.
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”.
On behalf of Scandlines, DIW Econ has examined the current cost-benefit analysis of the planned fixed link across the Fehmarn Belt from 2015.
The result shows that despite a consistently optimistic choice of parameters and methodological shortcomings, the net benefit of the project is relatively low. The assessment of possible project risks in the sensitivity analysis is insufficient.
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.
Discussion Papers DIW Berlin
The promotion of renewable energies in the electricity sector in Germany is based on a feed-in tariff for producers of renewable energies, whereby they receive guaranteed revenues for their supply.
The difference between the guaranteed remuneration and the market values is covered by a consumption levy, the so-called EEG levy.