The German Institute for Economic Research (German: Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung, or DIW Berlin) is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany. It is an independent, non-profit academic institution which is involved in basic research and policy advice. DIW Berlin was originally founded in 1925 as Institute for Business Cycle Research and was later renamed to its current name.
DIW Berlin presents its research results in science journals, within the scope of national and international scientific events as well as at workshops, symposia and colloquia. The research results provide a basis for the exchange of ideas among experts and other relevant groups. Current economic and structural data, forecasts and advices as well as services in the area of quantitative economics are provided to decision makers in economics and policy and the broad public. DIW Berlin endues a target group specific range of publications, events and data sources. Furthermore, the research results meet with major response in media.
DIW Berlin is striving to become an internationally respected scientific think tank for applied economic research and policy advice to national and international policy makers, the business community and the general public.
DIW Berlin is committed
- to conducting applied economic research recognized by the international scientific community and
- providing research-based policy advice to national, European and international policy makers, the business community and the general public.
Both applied economic research and policy advice are the joint product of a quality research culture at DIW Berlin. As an independent institute, DIW Berlin brings together:
- advanced methodological skills,
- a thorough understanding of economic, social and political institutions,
- a sense for timely economic policy issues and
- an expanded network of researchers worldwide.
The challenges of DIW Berlin are
- Pursue scientific excellence in economic research
- Link together economic research and policy advice
- Raise relevant policy issues in the public
- Build a strong reputation as a partner in international research networks
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