Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft

The Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW), or Institute of the German Economy, is a German economic research institute. It provides research and analysis on a wide range of economic and social policy issues, offering expertise to policymakers, businesses, and the public. Recent news articles highlight the IW's involvement in various economic analyses and assessments. For example, the IW calculated the potential financial burden on single-earner married couples if the current spousal splitting tax benefit were reformed. They also assessed the effectiveness of infrastructure spending, finding a significant portion of funds not being used for their intended purposes. Additionally, the IW's analysis on the growing skilled labor shortage, particularly among meat sellers, has been cited. These instances demonstrate the IW's ongoing relevance in shaping economic discussions and informing policy decisions in Germany.