News & Opinions

Studie: Arbeitskräftemangel könnte Österreichs Wachstum mittelfristig gefährden - 13 Jan 2025

Ab den 2030ern droht ein akuter Arbeitskräftemangel; die Exportwirtschaft dürfte leiden; höhere Erwerbsbeteiligung, Zuwanderung von Fachkräften und mehr Produktivität wären notwendig read more

Ralph Ossa: Green trade for a greener world economy - 09 Jan 2025

At our Global Economy Lecture, the Chief Economist of the World Trade Organization explained how environmental comparative advantage could reduce global CO2 emissions read more

Neuer Podcast zu Russlands Wirtschaft - 09 Jan 2025

Vasily Astrov bespricht und analysiert mit „Presse“-Journalist Eduard Steiner mittwochs im Zweiwochen-Rhythmus russisches Gas, Sanktionen, Oligarchen – und vieles mehr read more

How much of a risk is Trump 2.0 to the economies of Central, East and Southeast Europe? - 19 Dec 2024

The region will feel the impact of Trump through trade, potentially reduced investment and the dollar. However, the main obstacle to stronger growth remains the crisis in Germany read more

Sharp decline in foreign direct investment in Eastern Europe - 17 Dec 2024

FDI inflows are slipping below the level of the COVID crisis; German investors on the retreat, Austrian investors cautiously; China investing the most; Trump creating uncertainty read more

Recent Publications

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Datenquellen für die Analyse von Berufen, Kompetenzen, Skills und Tasks

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Beschäftigungswirkungen der österreichischen Exportwirtschaft und demografische Szenarien

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Turkey’s geo-economic shift: An opportunity to revitalise EU integration amid sanctions

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Upcoming Events

20  January 2025    2:00 pm CET

In cooperation with Austrian Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (BMAW), Research Centre International Economics (FIW) and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ).

3rd FIW Round Table: Focus Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe

Trump 2.0 – All Change? Challenges and opportunities for Eastern Europe

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04  March 2025    4:00 pm CET

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

High Tariffs, High Stakes. The Policy Drivers behind Firm-Level Adoption of Green Technologies

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Projects in Focus

Short- and medium-term sectoral employment forecasts in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic

Client: European Trade Union Institute (ETUI)
Duration: April 2021 - September 2021 read more

Framework contract for studies in the field of Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research, Culture and Digital Single Market (Lot 1 – Social and Employment Policy)

Client: Committee of the Regions
Duration: July 2022 - June 2023 read more

Labour Market Inequalities in Times of Structural Change

Client: Anniversary Fund of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank
Duration: April 2024 - September 2026 read more

New EU own resources: possibilities and limitations of steering effects and sectoral policy co-benefits

Client: European Parliament
Duration: March 2021 - August 2021 read more

Jobs, mental health and social policy in times of COVID-19

Client: FWF - Austrian Science Fund
Duration: November 2021 - October 2023 read more

The spatial impact of EU policies

Client: European Commission, DG Regional Policy
Duration: October 2023 - January 2025 read more


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