Private Equity und Venture Capital spielen eine wichtige Rolle im Strukturwandel moderner Volkswirtschaften. Als Elemente eines funktionsfähigen Risikokapitalmarktes bieten sie nicht nur die Möglichkeit für einen gezielten Lückenschluss im Finanzierungssystem, sondern entfalten ihr größtes...

For several months, business surveys have indicated a gradual but steady improvement of firms' expectations. Opinions on the current economic situation are also somewhat more upbeat in manufacturing and substantially more so in the construction industry. A turnaround on the labour market,...

For the third year in a row, the Austrian economy will grow by only around 1 percent in 2003. Adding to the persistent weakness of domestic demand are the economic repercussions of geopolitical instability. For 2004, uncertainties are particularly large, with growth projected to stay below the...