IW-Panels

The demographic transition is putting the German statutory pension insurance system under enormous pressure to reform. Despite widespread concern, no reform of the adjustment mechanisms incorporated into the pension system meets with the approval of a majority of the population.

Matthias Diermeier / Ruth Maria Schüler IW

Due to the ecological and digital transformation, significant parts of the German economy, particularly the industrial sector, are currently undergoing a transformation. This development also extends to the automotive sector, which occupies a vital position in the German economy.

Alexander Burstedde / Paula Risius / Jurek Tiedemann / Dirk Werner IW

It has been about ten years since Frey and Osborne's study on the automation risks of occupations in the USA fuelled the debate on the end of work due to digitalisation worldwide. Since then, numerous scientific studies have been published to examine the employment effects of technology such as robotics.

Andrea Hammermann /Roschan Monsef / Oliver Stettes IW

Concerns that the increasing use of technology in routine occupations could lead to job losses seem to have so far proved unfounded.

Stefanie Seele / Oliver Stettes IW

In recent years German industry has seen a rise in the risks attached to its procurement of raw materials.

Cornelius Bähr / Hubertus Bardt / Adriana Neligan IW