In der öffentlichen Debatte wird Klage über das geringe Gewicht von Dienstleistungen am deutschen Export geführt. In der vorliegenden Untersuchung analysieren die Autoren die Sachlage anhand von IWF-Daten, gehen auf das Verhältnis zur Industrie ein und benennen Felder, in denen der...

This paper aims to provide understanding of the relative trade performances and technological competitiveness, with particular emphasis on product quality, innovation and skills. The firm-level case studies support the conclusions arising from the aggregate analysis. Germany spends more on...

This paper aims to provide understanding of the relative trade performances and technological competitiveness, with particular emphasis on product quality, innovation and skills. The firm-level case studies support the conclusions arising from the aggregate analysis. Germany spends more on...