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

Finanzieller Mehrwert durch genossenschaftlichen und öffentlichen Wohnraum? Eine Auswertung der Zusatzerhebung zur Wohnsituation der Haushalte des Mikrozensus 2018 und 2022

Client: Hans Böckler Stiftung
Duration: June 2024 - November 2025 read more

Differences in real non-residential investment between the United States and EU countries

Client: European Investment Bank (EIB)
Duration: May 2023 - June 2024 read more

The use of Cohesion Policy funds to support refugees from Ukraine

Client: European Parliament
Duration: December 2022 - May 2023 read more

Empowering the Geopolitical EU in the Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans (GEO-POWER-EU)

Client: European Commission, Horizon Europe
Duration: June 2024 - May 2027 read more

Economic and Social Impacts of FDI in CSEE

Client: Ost-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft e.V.
Duration: January 2022 - November 2022 read more

IV - Key economic indicators

Client: Federation of Austrian Industries
Duration: March 2014 - December 2025 read more


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