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New Study: How Carbon Accounting Rules Shape Incentives for Hydrogen Production

A new study by University of Mannheim researchers Gunther Glenk, Philip Holler, and Stefan Reichelstein examines how the assessment of carbon emissions affects the incentives for the production of electrolytic hydrogen. Its key finding: even stringent accounting rules generally provide sufficient ...

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When Couples Move: New Research on Gender, Mobility and Careers

Economist Dr. Olatz Román Blanco has been awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship to study gender-specific opportunities in the labor market when couples decide to move.

Türkisfarbene Mappen liegen auf einem schwarzen Tisch. Die Mappe haben die weiße Aufschrift "SFB/Transregio 266, Accounting for Transparency".

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GBP Monitor July: More Bureaucracy Than Pay Equity – Companies Skeptical of the EU Pay Transparency Directive

Although the deadline for transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law expired in June 2026 and key transparency requirements generally apply to all companies, only about one in five companies has so far taken a closer look at the new regulations. At the same time, only a small ...

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EU Merger Reform Leaves Key Gaps, Economists Warn

Economists warn that there are gaps in the EU’s draft Merger Guidelines which could lead to systematic errors in assessing mergers.

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Climate-neutral Steel Production in Germany Can Be Profitable

A new study by Mannheim economists shows that transformation is feasible

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Prof. Dr. Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi Appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board at the Federal Ministry of Finance

Since 13 April 2026, Prof. Dr. Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi has been a member of the Scientific Advisory Board at the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF).

Türkisfarbene Mappen liegen auf einem schwarzen Tisch. Die Mappe haben die weiße Aufschrift "SFB/Transregio 266, Accounting for Transparency".

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GBP Monitor: War in the Middle East Weighs on German Companies – Hidden Reserves Dwindling, Tax Cuts Even More Important than Energy Cost Subsidies

The hidden reserves of German companies are noticeably shrinking. In February, around one in three companies was still able to build up reserves through profit-reducing accounting policies – since then, this share has halved. A key factor has been the escalation in the Middle East, which has ...