Firm Surveys
Since 1993, IWH has conducted regular surveys among a fixed group of firms in the manufacturing and construction industry to collect individual data on economic activity. Until 2012, the surveys were carried out on a monthly basis with the construction and the manufacturing industry taking turns.
Since 2013, both surveys are conducted quarterly. They are based on a rotating panel of about 400 companies in each industry. The response rate is approximately 75%.
The results are published regularly (every month until 2012, quarterly since 2013) as reports, including figures and standard table as press releases and in the IWH publication "Wirtschaft im Wandel".
Further information:
IWH Industry Survey November 2002: Widespread deterioration of business prospects in East German manufacturing sector
in: Wirtschaft im Wandel, No. 16, 2002
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East German Construction Industry October 2002: So far only little noticeable impetus after the flood
in: Wirtschaft im Wandel, No. 15, 2002
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East German construction industry in August 2002: Optimistic mood thanks to prospects regarding the clean up of flood damages
in: Wirtschaft im Wandel, No. 12, 2002
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IWH Construction Industry Survey June 2002: East German construction industry in June 2002: Situation and forecasts slightly improved on low level
in: Wirtschaft im Wandel, No. 10, 2002
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