Economic crises have very different effects on different regions. While some regions experience sharp declines, others demonstrate greater resilience and recover more quickly.
Economic crises do not affect all regions equally. Why do some regions cope better with shocks than others? This EcoAustria Research Paper explores how the structure of regional economies – in particular their level of sectoral diversity – influences their resilience during crises.
This paper provides a comprehensive empirical analysis of the economic impact of submarine cable infrastructure (SMC), which is critical to global digital connectivity and carries nearly all intercontinental data traffic.
In this paper, we examine the impact of investment screening on cross-border venture capital investments in Europe between 2007 and 2022.
Global value chains (GVCs) play a decisive role in international trade today.
In an online experiment, we investigate how bias and equity concerns influence the redistributive preferences of UK natives and immigrants. Natives and immigrants were paired with each other in a series of distributive situations. They decided how a pie created from the previous contributions of both parties should be divided and indicated what they thought … Continued
This research paper analyzes the relationship between economic growth, inequality and redistribution. The analysis shows that targeted redistribution can be a decisive driver of sustainable economic growth.
The experience of waiting is ubiquitous in all areas of life, and sometimes a waiting experience is followed by decisions where morality matters. We present the results of an on-site laboratory study to analyze the effects of (un)expected waiting times on moral behavior.
In this paper, we analyze how different types of venture capital investments – private, direct and indirect public – influence the performance of cleantech start-ups in Europe.
Research Paper: Economic Benefits of High-speed Broadband Network Coverage and Service Adoption: Evidence from OECD Member States
Research Paper: Economic Benefits of High-speed Broadband Network Coverage and Service Adoption: Evidence from OECD Member States
This analysis aims to inform policy makers about the actual climate relevance of the ICT ecosystem by providing sound empirical evidence on the net effect of different ICT core elements based on recent panel data on OECD countries.
In this paper, we look at a particular aspect of the venture capital industry, namely syndication. Typically, VC investments are not made by a single company, but by a group of co-investors …
The labor markets in the eurozone member states have developed very differently since the financial and economic crisis of 2008. The academic literature emphasizes …
With the extension of the model, both the ecological and economic consequences of economic policy measures and climate instruments can be analyzed.
Women continue to be underrepresented in legislative offices around the world. At the same time, there is growing scientific evidence that women in political office advocate for different policy outcomes than their male counterparts.
By Philipp
The “Generation Check” model is based on the methodology of a generation account model. It is used to analyze the long-term effects of changes to the legal framework in Germany in order to …
By Philipp
In this paper, we look at a particular aspect of the venture capital industry, namely syndication. Typically, VC investments are not made by a single company, but by a group of co-investors …
By Philipp
The issue of women’s representation in politics has recently gained more attention. This research paper looks at the policies in place to promote women’s participation …
By Philipp
Existing approaches usually measure economic complexity based on the structure of gross exports at the product level. This research paper therefore approaches economic complexity on the basis of value-added exports at industry level …
By Philipp
Many European countries are aiming for climate neutrality by 2050 or, like Austria, even by 2040. A comparison of the energy policies of Germany, Austria and Switzerland to date reveals serious differences …
By Philipp
The media play a particularly important role in democracies. Media coverage has a not inconsiderable influence on the perception and decisions of citizens as consumers, entrepreneurs or voters …
By Philipp
One of EcoAustria’s main research competencies is the ex-ante evaluation of economic and social policy measures, e.g. in tax, social or labor market policy, or the analysis of the economic consequences of other developments such as education, migration or technical progress…
By Philipp
Political economists are often assigned to political-ideological camps. A recent study by Wolfgang Schwarzbauer and Tobias Thomas from EcoAustria together with Gert G. Wagner …
By Philipp
The EcoAustria Competitiveness Index (ECI) measures the development of competitiveness on a quarterly basis using net exports and direct investments at home and abroad and is presented in this EcoAustria Research Paper 9 …
By Philipp
While the economic experts recommend the complete abolition of the solidarity surcharge at the end of 2019, the German government’s coalition agreement only provides for the partial exemption of income tax from the surcharge.
The annual conference of the European Public Choice Society will take place in Rome this year from April 11 to 16, 2018. EcoAustria Director Tobias Thomas and co-authors will present new research findings on the role of the media in democracies and on central bank communication.
The third Economics of Media Bias Workshop will take place this year from February 15 to 16, 2018 at the University of Cologne. EcoAustria Director Tobias Thomas will present new …
Structural reforms form the basis for sustainable growth and prosperity and therefore also for the long-term financing of the welfare state. However, such reforms are rarely …
Income distribution and inequality play a prominent role in the public and political debate. In this context, the income differences …
EcoAustria has analyzed the development of the tax burden on (wage) income for different income levels. In 2015, the …
In the wake of the financial and economic crisis, public debt levels have risen significantly, making the consolidation of public budgets the …
In the current Research Paper No. 1 (August 2012), the scientists from EcoAustria discuss the prospects …
