12.01.2024 • 2/2024
Green transition and the debt brake: Implications of additional investment for public finances and private consumption in Germany
The German Climate Protection Act stipulates, among other things, that greenhouse gas emissions in Germany are to be reduced by 65% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The green investments required to achieve this target are likely to amount to around 2.5% of gross domestic product each year. According to the medium-term projection of the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH), the associated additional government spending on public investment and support measures cannot be financed from projected tax revenues. It is therefore to be expected that the tax burden on households will increase and private consumption will be curbed accordingly, if both the current form of the debt brake and the greenhouse gas reduction targets are maintained.
Oliver Holtemöller
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10.01.2024 • 1/2024
IWH-Insolvenztrend: Höchstwert bei Firmenpleiten im Dezember
Die Zahl der Insolvenzen von Personen- und Kapitalgesellschaften ist im Dezember stark angestiegen, zeigt die aktuelle Analyse des Leibniz-Instituts für Wirtschaftsforschung Halle (IWH). Es war der höchste Wert für einen Dezember seit Beginn der Datenerfassung im IWH-Insolvenztrend im Jahr 2016. Für die kommenden Monate rechnet das IWH mit weiter steigenden Insolvenzzahlen.
Steffen Müller
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IWH EXplore
IWH EXplore Competitive Funding for Research Projects with External Involvement at IWH IWH EXplore gives scientists the opportunity to acquire supplemental funding, in addition to…
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14.12.2023 • 30/2023
Exports and private consumption weak ‒ Germany is waiting for an economic upturn
In the winter of 2023/2024, the German economy is still in a downturn. Parts of industry have lost competitiveness, real incomes have fallen in 2023 due to inflation, and there is uncertainty about the course of fiscal policy. However, rising real incomes and a slight increase in exports should cause a pickup from spring onwards. The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) expects gross domestic product (GDP) to fall by 0.3% in 2023 and to expand by 0.5% in 2024 (East Germany: +0.5% and +0.7%). In September, the IWH forecast had assumed a decline of 0.5% for Germany in 2023 and expected growth of 0.9% for the coming year.
Oliver Holtemöller
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Library The IWH scientific library is specialized in economics, corresponding to the Institute's research profile. The library stock contains especially literature on the…
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07.12.2023 • 29/2023
IWH-Insolvenztrend: Leichter Rückgang bei Firmenpleiten im November
Die Zahl der Insolvenzen von Personen- und Kapitalgesellschaften ging im November leicht zurück, lag aber erneut über dem Niveau vor der Corona-Pandemie. Für die kommenden Monate rechnet das Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Halle (IWH) wieder mit steigenden Insolvenzzahlen.
Steffen Müller
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Internships
Internship at Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) Interested in gaining an authentic insight in the interesting daily business and the variable tasks of an institute for…
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07.11.2023 • 28/2023
IWH-Insolvenztrend: Viertes Quartal beginnt mit Anstieg der Insolvenzzahlen
Die Zahl der Insolvenzen von Personen- und Kapitalgesellschaften stieg im Oktober leicht an und lag erneut deutlich über dem Niveau vor der Corona-Pandemie. Für die kommenden Monate rechnet das Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Halle (IWH) wieder mit erheblich steigenden Insolvenzzahlen.
Steffen Müller
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06.11.2023 • 27/2023
Presseeinladung: Tagung zum Strukturwandel in den Braunkohlerevieren
Presseeinladung Tagung zum Strukturwandel in den Braunkohlerevieren,
Termin: 9. und 10. November 2023,
Tagungsort: Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg,
Zentrales Hörsaalgebäude, Konrad-Wachsmann-Allee 3, 03046 Cottbus
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Jobs at IWH
Vacancies at IWH The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association was founded in 1992. IWH’s tasks are economic research and science-based…
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