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Why a free trade area for goods is in the interest of the EU and how to achieve a sound balance of rights and obligations
  • Jürgen Matthes ·
  • IW-Report No. 38 ·
  • 16 Oct 2018

Brexit: Why a free trade area for goods is in the interest of the EU

In the political declaration of the Withdrawal Agreement the EU should leave the door open for a free trade area for goods that has been suggested by the UK’s Chequers proposals.

IW Financial Expert Survey
  • Markus Demary ·
  • IW-Report No. 37 ·
  • 15 Oct 2018

Fourth Quarter 2018: IW Financial Expert Survey

The experts of the IW Financial Expert Survey predict a steeper yield curve with a larger increase in long-term than in short-term interest rates by the end of the first quarter of 2019. Moreover, the average forecasts indicate higher stock market indices, a mild depreciation of the Euro vis-à-vis the US-Dollar with a larger appreciation in the first quarter of 2019.

Patent Performance of the German Vehicle Industry
  • Oliver Koppel / Thomas Puls / Enno Röben ·
  • IW-Report No. 34 ·
  • 18 Sep 2018

Patent Performance of the German Vehicle Industry

Trends like power train electrification and autonomous driving are causing a major structural change in vehicle manufacturing. This study will analyse to what extent German vehicle manu-facturers are ready to cope with these challenges.

On the relevance and perspectives of commercial construction in the EU
  • Pekka Sagner / Michael Voigtländer ·
  • IW-Report No. 32 ·
  • 5 Sep 2018

On the relevance and perspectives of commercial construction in the EU

In this paper, we present the current state of European investments in construction. Furthermore we showed how construction investments fared in comparison to overall GFCF, noting that construction investments are still below their peak levels in 2007 for both investments in dwellings and the construction of non-residential buildings and structures.

IW Financial Expert Survey
  • Markus Demary ·
  • IW-Report No. 29 ·
  • 16 Jul 2018

IW Financial Expert Survey: Third Quarter 2018

The experts of the IW Financial Expert Survey predict a steeper yield curve with a larger increase in long-term than in short-term interest rates by the end of 2018. Moreover, the average forecasts indicate higher stock market indices, a mild depreciation of the Euro vis-à-vis the US-Dollar, but a larger drop in oil prices by the end of the fourth quarter of 2018.

Are Green Bonds a Viable Way to Finance Environmental Goals?
  • Markus Demary / Adriana Neligan ·
  • IW-Report No. 28 ·
  • 28 Jun 2018

Are Green Bonds a Viable Way to Finance Environmental Goals?

The European Union is currently making significant strides to lead on green finance and align its financial system with its climate, sustainability and clean energy ambitions. The Paris Climate Agreement, the G20 Green Finance Study Group and the G19 Hamburg Climate and Energy Action Plan have provided ongoing momentum for policy moves towards a green financial system.

Tackling Non-performing loans in the Euro area
  • Markus Demary ·
  • IW-Report No. 16 ·
  • 7 May 2018

Tackling Non-performing loans in the Euro area

The study of non-performing loans (NPLs) is highly relevant when looking for a solution to the ongoing structural weaknesses in the Euro area banking sectors, especially in light of the planned completion of the banking union and the introduction of a European Deposit Insurance System (EDIS).

IW Financial Expert Survey
  • Markus Demary ·
  • IW-Report No. 13 ·
  • 26 Apr 2018

IW Financial Expert Survey: Second Quarter 2018

In the IW Financial Expert Survey for the second quarter of 2018 the surveyed experts predict, on average, a steeper yield curve, i.e. a larger increase in the long-term than in the short-term interest rate.

The Impact of Digitisation on Employment
  • Oliver Stettes ·
  • IW-Report ·
  • 5 Apr 2018

Don’t Be Afraid of Robots: The Impact of Digitisation on Employment

The impact of digital change on employment and the employment prospects of workers remains a puzzle to be solved. The empirical analysis with data on the firm-level, the sectoral level and the occupational level does not indicate any general growth pattern.

What German firms should expect
  • Jürgen Matthes ·
  • IW-Report ·
  • 8 Mar 2018

Brexit: What German firms should expect

At present, it is difficult for German companies to foresee future trading conditions with the UK after the withdrawal from the EU. This IW report attempts an initial assessment in order to reduce planning uncertainty. Firstly, the focus is on the shortterm effects of Brexit.

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