The outlook for the German economy has brightened slightly. According to the Kiel Institute spring forecast, gross domestic product is expected to grow by 0.5 percent this year and 1.4 percent next year. The rates are revised upwards by 0.2 (2023)...

KKB 101: The German economy is working its way out of the energy crisis. In recent months, the economic outlook has improved somewhat.  However, overall economic production will increase only moderately.

Kiel Policy Brief No. 165: In the wake of the interest rate turnaround, the construction industry in Germany is facing a recession.

The EU is preparing to abandon its longstanding restrictions on state aid to take on US and Chinese subsidies over green technologies. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is spearheading a new commitment from EU leaders to “act...

China is perceived to rely on subsidizing firms in targeted industries to improve their performance and stay competitive. We implement an approach that allows for the joint estimation of direct and indirect effects of subsidies on subsidized and...

The outlook for the German economy has brightened somewhat as a result of lower energy prices. Nevertheless, the energy crisis is weighing heavily on economic strength. According to the Kiel Institute winter forecast, gross domestic product is likely...

KKB 98: Wholesale prices for gas and electricity have fallen significantly in recent months - even though they are still at a high level. In addition, the burdens on private households and companies caused by high energy costs are to be cushioned by...

KBW 41: The Kiel Federal Expenditure Monitor is an extension of the Kiel Subsidy Report. It documents not only federal financial assistance but also total federal spending in the period from 2000 to 2021.

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...

The crisis on the gas markets is having a severe impact on the German economy.