German Economic Institute
Logo German Economic Institute
DE
The German debt brake needs a reform
  • Michael Hüther und Jens Südekum auf VOX ·
  • Contribution ·
  • 7 May 2019

The German debt brake needs a reform

Borne by a broad political majority, the debt brake was introduced into the German constitution in 2009. At that time Germany was under the acute shock of the financial crisis. The massive stimulus packages needed to support the economy had pushed the debt ratio up from 63% to 81% of GDP in just a few years. The purpose of the debt brake was to reverse this trend.

  • Michael Hüther und Jens Südekum auf VOX ·
  • Contribution ·
  • 7 May 2019

The German debt brake needs a reform

Borne by a broad political majority, the debt brake was introduced into the German constitution in 2009. At that time Germany was under the acute shock of the financial crisis. The massive stimulus packages needed to support the economy had pushed the debt ratio up from 63% to 81% of GDP in just a few years. The purpose of the debt brake was to reverse this trend.

studies

Unanimity rule and corporate tax revenue in the EU
  • Martin Beznoska / Tobias Hentze ·
  • IW-Kurzbericht No. 31 ·
  • 20 May 2019

Unanimity rule and corporate tax revenue in the EU

Politicians accuse corporations of sneakily shifting their profits to tax havens. In fact, revenues in low-tax countries such as Ireland and Malta have risen sharply over the past 20 years. However, revenue development in large countries like Germany or France is not poor. Interestingly, EU countries in favor of the unanimity rule in tax issues show higher growth rates in tax revenue than countries preferring a qualified majority system.

Eine Analyse von Mieten und Wohnnutzerkosten für 401 Kreise
  • Michael Voigtländer / Pekka Sagner ·
  • Expertise ·
  • 30 April 2019

Wohnkostenreport 2019: Eine Analyse von Mieten und Wohnnutzerkosten für 401 Kreise

Der Wohnnutzerkostenansatz erlaubt einen Vergleich der Mietkosten und der regelmäßig anfallenden Kosten, die ein Wohneigentümer aufbringen muss. Dieser Ansatz wird genutzt, um die relative Vorteilhaftigkeit von Wohneigentum gegenüber Mieten zu bestimmen.

For better CO2 regulation of motor vehicles in Europe
  • Thomas Puls ·
  • Expertise ·
  • 26 April 2019

For better CO2 regulation of motor vehicles in Europe

The transportation sector faces special challenges in the process of decarbonisation, since the need for mobility – both for people and goods – is rapidly increasing around the world, especially in the emerging economies. Because of road traffic’s key position in mobility, the future CO2 regulation of cars and trucks will play a substantial role in climate policy.

Progress to Date and Companies’ Ongoing Need for Modernisation and Support
  • Regina Flake / David B. Meinhard / Dirk Werner ·
  • IW-Trends No. 2 ·
  • 23 April 2019

Digitalisation in Dual Vocational Training

This paper analyses the impact of the digital transformation on training activities in German enterprises.

studies

Press

RT @Europarl_EN: Your turn to👇🏻 🇪🇺 🇪🇺 🇪🇺 🇪🇺 🇪🇺 🇪🇺 🇪🇺🇪🇺... https://t.co/7pIBIcDW6c

to twitter channel

RT @DEMAND_Projekt: Wer wird und wer sollte für #KI-Werke entlohnt werden? Dr. Marc Scheufen hat... https://t.co/DCjR0zI2yh

to twitter channel

After the failed #digitaltax 💻, the EU unanimity rule & corporate tax revenue are under... https://t.co/5bW7Tl6hDI

to twitter channel

The #UnitedStates & #China remain the EU's most important trading partners 🚢Consquently the... https://t.co/a3OYlZ0bom

to twitter channel

.@TheEconomist: Should Germany borrow to invest?@michael_huether & @jsuedekum say: Yes! "The... https://t.co/bof7LuN8Zb

to twitter channel

RT @FHettig: Ein toller Geschäftsbericht des vermutlich vielseitigsten Wirtschaftsinstitutes mit... https://t.co/eWdIFnEv8F

to twitter channel

RT @jsuedekum: Should Germany borrow to invest? The answer is: YES!@TheEconomist also picks up my... https://t.co/tibmSht8Yi

to twitter channel

By the way: WE VOTE! 😉 ...and so should you! 🇪🇺✌️#ThisTimeImVoting #EUelections2019... https://t.co/DRHiirW1ib

to twitter channel

RT @WehnertBDI: 6 Fakten zu #Europa + #EU. Zeigt, welches Gewicht 🇩🇪 in 🇪🇺 hat + warum... https://t.co/ySZ5AiIzqt

to twitter channel

It's time to vote #EUelections2019, yet voter participation might reach an all time low. What are... https://t.co/2AFZjuDZw1

to twitter channel
The German Economic Institute (IW) is a private economic research institute in Germany, which is a advocate of a liberal economic and social order. We work to improve understanding of how business and society function and interact.