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IWH founds a European centre for microdata research

The Halle Institute is once again growing significantly. Its new "Centre for Business and Productivity Dynamics" aims to understand better the structural change in Europe's economies. Microdata at firm level allow deeper insights into productivity, a prerequisite for prosperity.

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IWH Medium-term projection

According to the IWH medium-term projection of the German economy, growth in the next six years is likely to increase by an annual average of just 0.3% in the medium term. The target of climate neutrality by 2045 is likely to be missed by a wide margin without further emission-reducing measures. 

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Chinese mass imports strengthen extreme parties

Globalisation has led to an increase in votes for the political fringes in Europe. A study by the Halle Institute is the first to show the long-term consequences of increased Chinese imports: Far-right and populist parties have benefited from the China shock.

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New database on Europe's real estate markets

Exclusively for non-commercial scientific purposes, the IWH European Real Estate Index (EREI) provides a comprehensive overview of residential property offers for sale and rent in 18 European countries.

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Solidarity with Ukraine

The Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany draws consequences for academia.

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We provide independent research on economic topics that aim to enrich society with facts and evidence-based insights that facilitate better economic decisions. We focus on growth and productivity. We promote young talents and work in flat hierarchies.

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21.01.2025 • 4/2025

Veranstaltungshinweis: „Die EU im Wettbewerb um Seltene Erden – Welcher Strategie folgen wir?“

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Am 22. Januar 2025 veranstalten die Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina und das Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Halle (IWH) die sechste Europa-Debatte in Halle (Saale). Ab 18:00 Uhr diskutieren renommierte Expertinnen und Experten am Leopoldina-Hauptsitz zum Thema "Die EU im Wettbewerb um Seltene Erden – Welcher Strategie folgen wir?". Die Veranstaltung ist öffentlich, um Anmeldung wird gebeten.

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16.01.2025 • 3/2025

Medium-term projection for the German economy and scenarios for achieving the targets of the Climate Protection Law

Professor Dr Oliver Holtemöller
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The potential growth rate of the German economy is declining. According to the medium-term projection of the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH), potential output is likely to increase by an annual average of just 0.3% in the medium term (2023-2029). The target of climate neutrality by 2045 is likely to be missed by a wide margin without further emission-reducing measures. It could be achieved by means of higher CO₂ prices at significantly lower macroeconomic costs than by means of non-market-based regulatory measures.

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09.01.2025 • 2/2025

IWH-Insolvenztrend: Höchstwert bei Firmenpleiten seit Finanzkrise

Professor Dr Steffen Müller
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Wie das Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Halle (IWH) in einer heute veröffentlichten Analyse feststellt, war die Zahl der Insolvenzen von Personen- und Kapitalgesellschaften in Deutschland im Dezember unverändert hoch. Im vierten Quartal 2024 gab es so viele Firmenpleiten wie seit der Finanzkrise vor 15 Jahren nicht mehr.

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08.01.2025 • 1/2025

IWH founds a European centre for microdata research

Professor Reint E. Gropp, PhD
Professor Javier Miranda, PhD
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The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) is once again growing significantly. A new institute unit will generate access to microdata from European countries to facilitate new research on productivity, a prerequisite for prosperity. The IWH's budget increases by almost one million euros per year.

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