Nils Levsen focuses on the international diffusion of product and service innovations for elderly users. In particular, the existence and location of lead markets is being investigated. Lead markets are characterized by their early adoption of innovations and their influence on design choice in...

Einführung: Die Rolle von Technologien in der neueren Wirtschaftsgeschichte -- Konzeptionelle, methodische und begriffliche Grundlagen -- Die Dynamik der Technologiediffusion -- Wege der Technologiediffusion – Innovationsmechanismen und Stellhebel -- Aktuelle Entwicklungstendenzen im globalen...

Review of the Porter Hypothesis and the related literature -- Measurement of environmental regulation -- Environmental regulation and renewable energy innovation -- Environmental regulation and renewable energy exports. .