Go to home

In Germany, first cohorts of the baby boomer generation are about to enter regular or early retirement. This threatens a decline in labour supply on the one hand and an increase in expenditure for pensions, healthcare and long-term care on the other.

Jochen Pimpertz IW

The creator economy is a rapidly growing industry that, according to forecasts, will continue to gain influence and increase sales in the coming years. With advertising deals and collaborations, influencers in particular not only generate high sales, but also have power over opinions and influence the consumer behavior of their followers.

Chiara Nußbaum / Jennifer Potthoff IW

As a result of demographic trends, around a quarter of all employees in the mechanical engineering sector are expected to retire in the next ten years. This corresponds to more than 296,000 people.

Andrea Hammermann / Jochen Pimpertz / Oliver Stettes IW

In 2024, the German economy has stagnated, performing at a level that has barely changed since 2019. Its foreign trade is suffering from geopolitical conflicts and the resulting slowdown in the global economy.

Michael Grömling IW

The stagnation of the German economy is entering its sixth year. The economic weakness threatens to turn into a structural crisis. Structural reforms on the supply side must be on the agenda in order to provide the necessary economic policy impetus for more growth.

Hubertus Bardt in Special Edition on Industrial Innovations IW