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In the three-part TV documentary “DDR Genial” on ZDFinfo, Ann Hipp shares her expertise on inventions and patents in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR).

Dr. Ann Hipp in the ZDF television studio

At this year’s North American meeting of the Urban Economics Association, Anna Kremer presented new research on the impact of regional diversity on innovation.

Conference badge of Anna Kremer for the Urban Economics Association

In a current project, Jan Cornelius Peters examines how the accumulation of work experience varies across regions and how these patterns have changed over the past 50 years. He presented preliminary findings at the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO).

Jan Cornelius Peters in front of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research in Vienna.

At this year’s anniversary congress marking the 40th anniversary of the European Economic Association (EEA) in Bordeaux, Joschka Flintz and Martin Simmler presented current research projects from our institute.

Cover page of the programme booklet for the EEA Congress 2025

Creativity and artistic work are important drivers of economic innovation. In this edition of Facts & Figures on the Rural Economy, we focus on the role of artists and cultural professionals – and highlight where they are particularly well represented in Germany.

Dr. Oliver Krebs presents project on the region-specific effects of changes in national corporate tax policies at Thünen Institute of Rural Economics.

Oliver Krebs (left) und Jan Cornelius Peters

Christian Hundt, Director of the Thünen Institute of Rural Economics, has been appointed to the Expert Council for Rural Development (SRLE) at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH). The SRLE began its work immediately with its constituent meeting.

Nine people are standing on a staircase for a group photo.

At this year's European Regional Science Association (ERSA) conference, Alexander Kopka, Damiaan Persyn, and Jan Cornelius Peters presented current research projects and organized a special session with national and international partners.

Alexander Kopka, Damiaan Persyn and Jan Cornelius Peters in front of the Acropolis in Athens

During the European Agricultural Research Congress (EAAE) in Bonn from August 26 to 29, researchers from across Europe will discuss how sustainable development in the agricultural and food industry can be achieved despite multiple crises. The Thünen Institute is participating with 45 contributions.

A new study examines how fiscal rules interact with gender-specific voting regulations at the local level. The research findings show that a higher proportion of local female policy makers leads to greater budget transparency.