Halle Institute for Economic Research
Between Energy Crisis and AI Boom The summer forecast of the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) assumes that the Gulf conflict eases and energy prices do not rise…
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Economic Outlook
IWH Summer Forecast 2026 Between Energy Crisis and AI Boom June 11, 2026 Until the outbreak of the energy crisis, the German economy was on a path to recovery. Now the recovery…
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Evaluation of the InvKG and the federal STARK programme
Evaluation of the InvKG and the federal STARK programme Coal Regions Investment Act (InvKG) and the Federal Government’s STARK programme On behalf of the Federal Ministry for…
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Directions to the IWH Halle Institute for Economic Research - Member of the Leibniz Association Kleine Märkerstraße 8 D-06108 Halle (Saale) The IWH on Google Maps Tel +49 345 7753…
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Joint Economic Forecast
Joint Economic Forecast The Joint Economic Forecast analyses and forecasts the economic situation in Germany. The forecasts are produced twice a year, in spring and autumn. The…
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14.05.2025 • 16/2025
Private ownership boosts hospital performance
New research by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) and ESMT Berlin shows that private equity (PE) acquisitions lead to substantial operational efficiency gains in hospitals, challenging common public concerns. The study reveals that hospitals acquired by PE firms significantly reduce costs and administrative staff without increasing closure rates or harming patient care.
Merih Sevilir
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Alumni
IWH Alumni The IWH maintains contact with its former employees worldwide. We involve our alumni in our work and keep them informed, for example, with a newsletter. We also plan…
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Scientific Advisory Board
Scientific Advisory Board As an association established and registered under German civil law the IWH is composed of different internal bodies through which it is led and…
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Alumni
Alumni IWH provides guidance and support in job placement after graduation, including letters of recommendation and career advice. Graduates have found placements in academia…
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Research Clusters
Three Research Clusters Each IWH research group is assigned to a topic-oriented research cluster. The clusters are not separate organisational units, but rather bundle the…
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