This paper derives a three stage Cournot-oligopoly game for product innovation, expenditure on introducing the product and competition on the product market. Product innovation is assumed to increase consumer utility but is effective only if the innovating firm invests in marketing, so that...

This paper studies drivers' responses to a "notched" penalty scheme in which speeding penalties are stepwise and discontinuously increasing in speed. We present survey evidence suggesting that drivers in Germany are well aware of the notched penalty structure. Based on a simple analytical...

Das Insight Mobilität-Konzept: Vier Grundformen der Mobilität -- Der Homo Mobilicus -- Mobilität in Zahlen: Wo findet Mobilität tatsächlich statt? -- Individuelle Mobilitätsmuster: Was denken Experten und Nutzer? -- Mobilitätstypen: Welches Mobilitätsverhalten ist typisch? --...

Due to the complexity of employment protection legislation (EPL) in Germany, there is notable uncertainty about the outcomes of dismissal conflicts. In this study we focus on severance pay and inquire whether its incidence and level varies in a systematic manner with the legal rules as defined...

Herausforderungen für die Gewährleistung von Versorgungssicherheit -- Überblick über ergänzende Mechanismen zur Sicherstellung von Versorgungssicherheit -- Modellierung von Kapazitätszubau im Rahmen eines mengenbasierten Kapazitätsmarktes -- Analyse und Interpretation unterschiedlicher...

The Decision to Patent with Vertical Product Differentiation -- An Empirical Investigation of the Decision to Patent with Vertical Product Differentiation -- The Decision to Patent with Horizontal Product Differentiation -- An Empirical Investigation of the Decision to Patent with Horizontal...

The evaluation of labour market and other public policies has become increasingly important in recent years. In an era of tight government budgets, a thorough analysis of these measures is imperative. This book provides a comprehensive overview and assessment of the most relevant...