News & Opinions

wiiw is hiring an Economist specialised in macroeconomics or fiscal policy - 20 Jan 2025

The candidate is supposed to conduct applied empirical research in the context of a new project on the distributional and employment effects of fiscal policy read more

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

wiiw Research Reports in German Language read more

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Beschäftigungswirkungen der österreichischen Exportwirtschaft und demografische Szenarien

wiiw Research Reports in German Language read more

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Turkey’s geo-economic shift: An opportunity to revitalise EU integration amid sanctions

wiiw Policy Notes and Reports read more

Upcoming Events

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

EU-Asia relations: technological competition and trade policies in an era of regionalisation

Client: Anniversary Fund of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank
Duration: June 2023 - May 2026 read more

Fiscal policies in Europe IV

Client: Austrian Chamber of Labour
Duration: January 2023 - November 2024 read more

IV - Key economic indicators

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

Export diversification strategy for Venezuela

Client: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Duration: October 2023 - February 2024 read more

Comparative Advantage in the Digital Era: New insights into trade in digital tasks and ICT capital

Client: Anniversary Fund of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank
Duration: March 2021 - February 2023 read more

Processes of labour market integration of female refugees in Austria (FIMAS+Frauen)

Client: International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)
Duration: February 2022 - September 2022 read more

Systematische Untersuchung der möglichen mittel- und langfristigen Auswirkungen von Covid-19 auf Personen- und Gütermobilität

Client: ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG/Austrian Railway
Duration: February 2021 - March 2022 read more

Challenges for Cohesion: Looking ahead to 2035

Client: European Commission, DG Regional Policy
Duration: September 2022 - April 2024 read more


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