Using panel data of 17 OECD countries for 1980–2011, we find that the distributional consequences of fiscal consolidations depend significantly on the level of private indebtedness. Austerity leads to a strong and persistent increase in income inequality during periods of private debt overhang. In contrast, there are no discernible distributional effects when private debt is low. This result is robust ...
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The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) and the Anglo-German Foundation cordially invite you to The Anglo-German Annual LectureHow unfair is GDP? The half-life of Economic Injustice Professor David Miles Introduction: Rachel King | EU & Economic Counsellor, British Embassy Berlin Ask yourself this: how did...
Construction-Volume Account The construction volume comprises all domestic construction work in nominal and real terms. On the supply side, the calculation includes contributions from building construction and the finishing trades, the manufacturing industry (metal constructions, prefabricated buildings, electro-technical facilities and installations, etc.), additional construction services (planners, ...
This introductory video describes what the Socio-economic Panel (SOEP) study is about, how it has evolved, what kinds of data it offers for scientific research, and under what conditions the data can be accessed. This video may also be of interest to parts of the non-scientific community as a very basic overview of the study.
DIW Berlin offers a wide range of databases which our indicators and publications are based on. The DIW Berlin issues the monthly DIW Economic Barometer (in German only), the quarterly DIW Economic Outlook , and participate in the Joint Economic Forecast, the spring and fall reports of the leading economic research institutes. The Team analyses the consequences of economic policy interventions, ...
An increased willingness to take risks, reciprocating friendliness, and a conviction that they are in control of their own lives lead to refugees gaining a foothold in Germany faster. Refugees who are more willing to take risks, who tend to reciprocate friendliness, and who are more strongly convinced than others are that they are in control of their lives integrate into society faster. This ...
