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8th Input-Output Workshop in Osnabrück, Germany, 31 March - 1 April 2016
The GWS hosts for the second time the German-language Input-Output-Workshop. The biannual workshop takes place in the University of Osnabrück, on 31 March - 1 April 2016. The workshop provides the opportunity for researchers and…
Our figure of the month 01/2016: Germany economy grows by rates between 1.75[nbsp]% and 2[nbsp]% in 2016
From the start of 2016, GWS mbH is publishing its own forecast for the German gross domestic product (GDP).
Growth rates of real GDP are expected to range between 1.75 % and 2.00 % in 2016, confirming the robust German economic condition.
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Our figure of the month for New Year's Eve 2015: 4 trillion bubbles until New Year's Eve
Like every year, many bubbles are going to burst at New Year’s Eve. This is, however, not a reason to worry but a source of joy. Opening a bottle of (0.75 ltr.) sparkling wine results in the rise of about one million carbon dioxide…
Our figure of the month for Christmas 2015: Highest number of companies for Christmas trees in Lower Saxony
More than one third of all X-mas tree nurseries are located in Lower Saxony (NI). The biggest producers in terms of plantation size (ha/company) can be found in North Rhine-Westphalia (NW). A large number of companies are also situated…
Final Gretchen Flyer published
As a final result of the Gretchen project, which has been funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) within its funding priority "Economics of Climate Change", a double-sided flyer was published. It lists key lessons…
Our figure of the month 12/2015: increase in the asylum protection quota and faster recognition of the right to asylum
The calculated asylum protection quota of 46% implies that almost every second asylum seeker can stay in Germany for the time being. However, the probability for a successful application for asylum differs considerably depending on the…
Policy Mix in Germany supports technological innovations, exports and jobs in renewable power generation
German policy makers are relying on a policy mix made up of ambitious targets, technology-push, demand-pull and systemic instruments to increase the share of renewable energy technologies and to foster the German Energiewende. The impact…
The industry of building installation – a craftsman’s branch with high potential
By now the German construction boom keeps the industry extremely busy and future trends such as smart home, energy efficiency, safety engineering and e-mobility are likely to even widen the scope of the building installation. Thus, the…
The catering sector – a branch of trade that mirrors our society
The catering sector comprises any place where you can buy ready-made meals and/ or drinks. It includes high class restaurants as well as cafeterias and takeaways, wine bars as well as pubs and discotheques. The development in this sector…