Hubertus Bardt in a podcast of CEDA Audio 13. May 2020

Germany's response to COVID19: The economic impacts

What are the economic consequences of the Corona crisis and how does the opening of the country in Germany go compared to the Australian plans? IW Managing Director Hubertus Bardt talks about this in a podcast with CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia.

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Growth and Business Cycle

Reform of EU-fiscal rules: Lindner's ideas have merit

The German government's proposal to introduce a fixed limit on government spending growth for highly indebted member states in the course of the reform of the Stability and Growth Pact makes sense. Given the macroeconomic environment, such a minimum ...

Sarah Lichtenthäler / Adriana Neligan in Intereconomics External Publication 31. March 2023

How Circular Are Businesses in Germany?

A low-carbon economy could be more readily achieved by improving resource efficiency and thinking in cycles. Consequently, we need a new understanding of economic activity and an alternative approach to raw materials.