Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln

The Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln (IW) is a private German economic research institute. It conducts research and analysis on a wide range of economic and social policy issues relevant to Germany. The IW is currently newsworthy due to its research being cited in articles concerning economic challenges within Germany. One article references an IW study highlighting the low real purchasing power in Berlin, despite average incomes, due to high prices. Another article cites IW data on the shortage of skilled professionals in leadership positions, attributing this to factors such as insufficient time for value-creating activities. These examples demonstrate the IW's current relevance in providing data and analysis that informs public discourse on pressing economic and labor market issues in Germany.