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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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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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Monthly Report No. 12/2024

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Upcoming Events

15  January 2025    5:00 pm CET

In cooperation with oiip.

Europe Alone at Home? The Future of EU–US Relations

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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

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

Transport and Tourism in Outermost Regions: Assessing Mobility Poverty and the Effects of New Climate Policies

Client: European Parliament
Duration: April 2024 - December 2024 read more

How to dovetail Ukraine’s reconstruction with EU integration and accession

Client: Bertelsmann Stiftung
Duration: January 2023 - December 2023 read more

Untangling the impacts of technological transformations, globalisation and demographic change to foster shared prosperity in Europe (UNTANGLED)

Client: European Commission, Horizon 2020
Duration: February 2021 - January 2024 read more

A multi-country agent-based model for CESEE countries

Client: Anniversary Fund of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank
Duration: October 2024 - September 2027 read more


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