News & Opinions

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

wiiw is hiring an Economist specialised in the Visegrád countries - 16 Oct 2024

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

Studie: Verteilung von Klima-Förderungen, Analyse zur Verteilung von öffentlichen Geldern im Zuge der Dekarbonisierung

Client: AK - Oberösterreich
Duration: May 2024 - September 2024 read more

Neue Wege für die EU-Türkei-Wirtschaftsbeziehungen – Zollunion im Wandel?

Client: Austrian Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy
Duration: October 2024 - September 2025 read more

Employment and Labour Market Scenarios

Client: European Trade Union Institute (ETUI)
Duration: July 2024 - August 2024 read more

Automotive sector in Europe, particularly in CESEE

Client: Oesterreichische Nationalbank/Austrian Ministry of Finance
Duration: April 2021 - October 2021 read more

Industrial Policy for a New Growth Model: A toolbox for EU-CEE countries

Client: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Duration: July 2022 - December 2022 read more

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