This report describes the data and methodology of a self-administered survey of German inventors in three high-technology fields: clean technology, nanotechnology and mechanical elements. Responses were received from 1,932 inventors responsible for 14,873 EP patent applications between 1978 and 2010. The survey data contain potentially important information on individual characteristics such as professional ...
A growing body of research suggests that, even after controlling for cognitive abilities, personality predicts economic success in later life. The learning environment at school focuses on knowledge and cognitive skills. The transmission of character skills, however, is not at the center of attention. Leisure activities as informal learning activities outside of school may affect the formation of skills. ...
Compared to other European countries rental apartments dominate the German housing market. Policymakers and a large part of the population alike worry about the amount of affordable living space. Especially in metropolitan areas a high demand for living space exists and has been leading to a shortage and as a consequence to increasing rents. In 2001 the German government passed the Tenancy Law Reform ...