[Introduction] An important issue in the current German public and political discourse is the development of housing prices. Sharply increasing rents, shortage of living space in urban areas and rural exodus are some of the discussed problems. Despite its topicality, few data are available on...

[Introduction] Against the backdrop of global warming, many countries have implemented a large suite of environmental and energy policies. Germany has initiated the so-called "Energiewende" (Energy Transition), which involves a withdrawal from nuclear power, an increase in energy efficiency, and...