Simone Strauf

Clustering: a Tool for Successful Regional Development? (2009)

Roland Scherer, Simone Strauf

The discussion on clusters has gained in popularity in recent years. Clusters hold an unwavering attraction for scientists and researchers as well as regional politicians, consultants or promoters of...

Die wirtschaftlichen Effekte von Kulturevents: Das Beispiel Lucerne Festival (2002)

Roland Scherer, Simone Strauf, Thomas Bieger

Unabhängig von der gesellschaftlichen Bedeutung von Kulturevents wird den Veranstaltern immer öfter die Frage gestellt, welche Wirkungen – insbesondere welche wirtschaftlichen Effekte – ihre...

How to measure the economic impacts of mega-events ? the example of the World Economic Forum in Davos

Roland Scherer, Simone Strauf

The number, diversity and popularity of events has increased in the recent years. The question of the concrete economic effects for the location and the surrounding region becomes therefore more and...

New Ways through the Alps The New Gotthard Base Tunnel - Impact of a Big Construction Site on a Small Mountain Village

Simone Strauf, Manfred Walser

For Switzerland as located in the heart of Europe transport policy is a matter of particular importance. Especially transports between Italy and Germany use the Swiss corridors through the Alps....