Joint Economic Forecast Autumn 2022
Energy Crisis: Inflation, Recession, Welfare Loss
September 29, 2022
The crisis on the gas markets is having a severe impact on the German economy. Soaring gas prices are drastically increasing energy costs, leading to a massive reduction of the purchasing power. Despite a decline in the second half of the year, gross domestic product is expected to expand by 1.4% this year. For the coming year, the institutes expect a contraction by 0.4%, followed by an increase of 1.9% in 2024.
Key Facts for Germany
Implications for the East German Economy
The energy crisis is pushing the German economy into recession. This also affects the economy in East Germany. According to the IWH, East German production will expand at a slightly stronger rate of 1.5% than in Germany as a whole. For the coming year, the decline in East Germany is expected to be less pronounced than in the west at 0.1% (Germany: ‒0.4%). For 2024, the economists forecast a growth of 1.7% (Germany: 1.9%).
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