Studies & Projects

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LKWs stehen vor großer Lagerhalle

The effects of Chinese subsidies on Germany

2022
 | Project

Prognos examined the potential impact of Chinese subsidy practices on Germany in three core sectors of the German economy.

An einem Strand lieg viel Plastikmüll

Cost model for the disposal of single-use plastics

2022
 | Project

Disposal of single-use plastics will be the responsibility of manufacturers in the EU in the future. With the German Environment Agency in Dessau, a team by Wuppertal-Institute, INFA and Prognos is developing a cost model.

Zwei Personen mit Schutzhelmen schauen auf Frachtcontainer und tauschen sich aus.

Resilient supply chains in the EU

2022
 | Project

What are possible solutions when supply chains are disrupted due to external shocks? A survey conducted for the European Commission as part of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform provides answers.

Kurier verpackt Kartons im Transporter und bereitet sie für die Lieferung vor

Impact of e-commerce on CO2 emissions and air pollution

2022
 | Project

We examined retail transport chains for the EU Commission. For the environment, long-distance transport to the EU and the “last mile” play a crucial role.

Konstruktion aus Fiberglas-Netzwerk

Innovation Index Germany

2022
 | Project

How does the expansion of the digital infrastructure affect regional innovation strength? The IID.2022 provides clarification.

LKW-Parkplatz

Poland and Hungary in the EU – an economic success story in danger?

2022
 | Project

A study of the economic ties between Poland and Hungary with Germany and Bavaria for the vbw.

Günstige gefälschte Designer-Parfüms auf dem Straßenmarkt

Impact of counterfeit products on global value added

2022
 | Project

How high are the losses to global value added caused by product and brand piracy? We calculated this as a contribution to a study.

Jung und Alt stehen in einer Reihe und lachen zusammen

No generational conflict: Young and old are primarily looking for security.

2022
 | Project

Study compares “boomers” and Generation Z: high need for security for young and old alike.

2 Junge Studentin, die lernt und experimentelle Wind- und Sonnenlicht erneuerbare Energien in Ingenieurwesen.

Ecological transformation and the labour market in Schleswig-Holstein

ongoing
 | Project

How many experts will be required for Schleswig-Holstein to implement climate protection measures? What are the key professions for successful implementation?

Frau mit Kauf in Baumwolle wiederverwendbare Netztasche und Glastasse auf Schaufenster Hintergrund von Null Abfall geschäft

Zero Waste Concept Munich

2022
 | Project

We supported the Wuppertal Institute in the development of the Zero Waste Concept Munich for Munich’s waste management services (AWM).

Zahlreiche Offshore-Windräder vor bewölktem Himmel

Green finance's contribution to achieving climate neutrality in Germany

2022
 | Project

What is the public share of climate protection investment? An investigation for the KfW.

Vertrocknetes Feld in dem Weizen wächst

Estimation of costs resulting from climate change in Germany

2022
 | Project

Heatwave, drought, floods – for the BMWK and BMUV we have systematically combined the quantifiable costs of extreme weather events in Germany since 2000 and supplemented them with detailed studies.

Versuche mit einer Wasserstoff-Brennstoffzelle in einem Labor

Innovation & Technology Centre for hydrogen

2021
 | Project

The BMDV (Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport) wants to promote an innovation and technology centre for hydrogen. Prognos and their partner evaluate the concepts of four German regions and conduct feasibility studies.

Blick auf Stahlrohrleitung in einer Ölraffinerie

Halt to Russian gas supply – consequences for German industry

2022
 | Project

A new scenario commissioned by the vbw (Bavarian Industry Association) shows what German industry could face if Russia stopped supplying gas.

Schweizer Flagge weht am Himmel

The Swiss-European economic success story in danger

2022
 | Project

In the absence a framework agreement, the temporary agreements between the EU and Switzerland will gradually expire. Our study for the Bavarian Industry Association (vbw) determines the possible economic consequences.

Zwei Lagerarbeiter mit einem digitalen Tablet auf Treppen stehend

The importance of the German economy for the EU

2022
 | Project

Through intensive trade relations with EU states, the German economy is an important driver of economic development in the EU.

Vater und seine Tochter in einem Supermarkt.

Inflation – extra burden and relief for family households

2022
 | Project

Calculations on inflation-related additional private household expenditure and the work of the Federal Government's relief package.

Fahrräder abgestellt vor neugebauten Apartement-Wohnhäusern

Evolving Regions

ongoing
 | Project

How can climate adaptation measures be implemented more effectively in regional processes? Prognos is conducting research as part of the EU-funded "Evolving Regions" project with six part-ners.

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