http://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/DBR_INTERNET_EN-PROD/RSS_GROUP_HOME_EN.caliasHere are the latest publications and articles of DB Research. DB Research is one of the world's leading think tanks for trends in business, society and the financial markets.enWed, 17 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100ResearchCopyright 1996-2006, DB Research, Deutsche Bank AGmarketing.dbr@db.comhttp://www.dbresearch.com/dbr/images/rss/logo.gifhttp://www.dbresearch.comShort selling is generally understood to be the market practice of selling a financialinstrument that the seller does not own at the time of the transaction. A coveredshort sale typically involves two steps. ...http://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/DBR_INTERNET_EN-PROD/PROD0000000000255171.pdfWed, 17 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100Capital markets policy, Economic policy, International financial markets, International financial system, Supervision and regulationPROD0000000000255171After defaulting on their external loans during the 1980s, many emerging markets (EM) experienced often severe financial crises during the second half of the 1990s and in the early 2000s. Most top-tier EM have weathered the global crisis much better in terms of public-debt sustainability and the short/medium-term growth outlook than many developed markets (DM). Following what may in the future be remembered as the “great risk shift”, it may be time to re-think old labels and traditional distinctions – and established views of economic and financial risk.http://www.dbresearch.com/servlet/reweb2.ReWEB?addmenu=false&document=PROD0000000000255125&rdLeftMargin=10&rdShowArchivedDocus=true&rwdspl=0&rwobj=ReDisplay.Start.class&rwsite=DBR_INTERNET_EN-PRODWed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100Emerging marketsPROD0000000000255125http://www.dbresearch.com/servlet/reweb2.ReWEB?addmenu=false&document=PROD0000000000255168&rdLeftMargin=10&rdShowArchivedDocus=true&rwdspl=0&rwobj=ReDisplay.Start.class&rwsite=DBR_INTERNET_EN-PRODTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100Capital markets policy, Economic policy, Fiscal policy, Tax policyPROD0000000000255168Tele-medicine can be more efficient than traditional methods of treatment. The technology provides users with greater comfort and convenience. “Long-distance therapy” can often make doctor’s visits or hospital stays unnecessary and allow drug treatment to be adjusted more quickly to the patient’s condition. One obstacle to its nationwide use in Germany is the fragmentation of the tele-medicine market. In addition, many doctors are sceptical because they believe tele-medicine poses a threat to exercising their duty of care towards the patient. In the coming years, however, there will probably be a shift in the status quo in favour of telemedicine. All in all, tele-medicine turnover in Europe will probably grow by an average of 10% p.a. between 2006 and 2020, whereas health expenditure will rise only half as fast.http://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/DBR_INTERNET_EN-PROD/PROD0000000000255117.pdfMon, 15 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100Demographics, Health care, Macroeconomics, Other sectors, Sectors / commoditiesPROD0000000000255117http://www.dbresearch.com/servlet/reweb2.ReWEB?addmenu=false&document=PROD0000000000255122&rdLeftMargin=10&rdShowArchivedDocus=true&rwdspl=0&rwobj=ReDisplay.Start.class&rwsite=DBR_INTERNET_EN-PRODMon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100PROD0000000000255122World trade is still showing a mixed recovery after collapsing by nearly 13% in 2009. The emerging markets have seen external trade pick up strongly and in some cases rapidly, unlike the developed economies. In a few instances, the export performance of emerging markets is close or above the pre-crisis levels...http://www.dbresearch.com/servlet/reweb2.ReWEB?addmenu=false&document=PROD0000000000255009&rdLeftMargin=10&rdShowArchivedDocus=true&rwdspl=0&rwobj=ReDisplay.Start.class&rwsite=DBR_INTERNET_EN-PRODThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100Economic growth, Global growth centres, Globalisation, Intern. relations, TradePROD0000000000255009In 2009, the German housing market sector fell to its lowest level in at least 50 years – at least with regard to housing completions. Frequently cited concerns about another housing shortage are highly exaggerated, however; only in a few agglomerations is a severe housing shortage likely to materialise...http://www.dbresearch.com/servlet/reweb2.ReWEB?addmenu=false&document=PROD0000000000254914&rdLeftMargin=10&rdShowArchivedDocus=true&rwdspl=0&rwobj=ReDisplay.Start.class&rwsite=DBR_INTERNET_EN-PRODWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100Cities, Construction industry, Real estate, Residential real estate, Sectors / commoditiesPROD0000000000254914With economic growth of roughly 5% last year, Nigeria – at first sight – seems to belong to the group of crisis-resistant countries. In fact, the reforms implemented over the past few years – such as the establishment of the oil stabilisation fund and banking sector consolidation – have put Nigeria in a better position to weather the crisis. Nonetheless the global financial crisis has also left its mark on Nigeria and highlighted the economy's weaknesses...http://www.dbresearch.com/servlet/reweb2.ReWEB?addmenu=false&document=PROD0000000000254900&rdLeftMargin=10&rdShowArchivedDocus=true&rwdspl=0&rwobj=ReDisplay.Start.class&rwsite=DBR_INTERNET_EN-PRODTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100Africa, Emerging marketsPROD0000000000254900The collapse of house prices in many industrial countries set the stage for the financial crisis and recession. Many observers therefore regard a stabilisation of housing markets as an important condition for sustainable economic recovery. In this article we discuss how far the correction of house prices has progressed in Europe and the US. http://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/DBR_INTERNET_EN-PROD/PROD0000000000254693.pdfWed, 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100Economic growth, Macroeconomics, Real estate, Residential real estatePROD0000000000254693The new government initiative “Gründerland Deutschland” (startup nation Germany) aims to increase the number of business startups. This is a good beginning. However, it should go even further, for it is not the number of startups that is crucial but their innovative strength and ability to succeed in the marketplace...http://www.dbresearch.com/servlet/reweb2.ReWEB?addmenu=false&document=PROD0000000000254686&rdLeftMargin=10&rdShowArchivedDocus=true&rwdspl=0&rwobj=ReDisplay.Start.class&rwsite=DBR_INTERNET_EN-PRODWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100Economic growth, Economic policy, Economic trends, eResearch, Macroeconomics, Real econ. trends, SMEs, Socio-econ. trendsPROD0000000000254686