News & Opinions

wiiw is hiring an Economist specialised in the Visegrád countries - 17 Oct 2024

The main focus is on applied empirical research in macroeconomics, trade, FDI and industrial policy, and policy-oriented analysis read more

Autumn Forecast: Eastern Europe defies the downward drag from Germany - 16 Oct 2024

Private consumption buoyant, but industry in recession due to Germany's weakness; near-shoring so far only visible in the Western Balkans and Hungary; Ukrainian economy scarred by the war, Russia expected to grow by almost 4% in 2024 read more

Schwächere, aber immer noch positive Konjunkturimpulse aus CEE für Österreich - 16 Oct 2024

Aus der Region Mittel-, Ost-, und Südosteuropa kommen nach wie vor Wachstumsimpulse für Österreichs Wirtschaft. Heuer dürften Sie aber etwas geringer ausfallen, als zunächst angenommen. read more

Why foreign companies are moving to the Western Balkans - 02 Oct 2024

Proximity to the EU, a skilled workforce and low labour costs are increasingly drawing investors to the region; environmentally sustainable production and CO2 reduction offer opportunities for future growth read more

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Recent Publications

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External weakness dampening robust consumer-driven growth

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Fiscal consolidation and its growth effects in euro area countries: Past, present and future outlook

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Transforming the Western Balkans through Near-shoring and Decarbonisation

Joint Study read more

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Upcoming Events

24  October 2024    9:00 am CEST

In cooperation with Research Centre International Economics (FIW).

AW-Curriculum: Systematischer Überblick über handelspolitische Instrumente – Schwerpunkt Sanktionen

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12  November 2024    2:00 pm CET

In cooperation with Research Centre International Economics (FIW) and European University Institute (EUI).

Join Feodora Teti as she explores how misreported tariff data impacts trade policy studies and introduces selection bias.

Missing tariffs -Errors in tariff data and their impact on trade policy studies

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Projects in Focus

EU Recovery Watch

Client: Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS)
Duration: April 2022 - July 2023 read more

Monitoring and Assessing Labor Markets in the Western Balkans

Client: The World Bank
Duration: June 2022 - November 2024 read more

Systematische Untersuchung der möglichen mittel- und langfristigen Auswirkungen von Covid-19 auf Personen- und Gütermobilität

Client: ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG/Austrian Railway
Duration: February 2021 - March 2022 read more

Production and analysis of the Skills Forecast

Client: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP)
Duration: July 2020 - July 2024 read more

Comparative Advantage in the Digital Era: New insights into trade in digital tasks and ICT capital

Client: Anniversary Fund of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank
Duration: March 2021 - February 2023 read more

Functional division of labour in EU value chains

Client: Hans Böckler Stiftung
Duration: January 2022 - December 2022 read more

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