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Britain’s Role in Europe

Britain is one of the most important partners of Germany in Europe, yet the upcoming referendum might force the UK out of the EU. Together with invited guests, we discussion explored the historical and political aspects of the British-European relationship as well as the future of Britain and Germany in the EU. Guests:David Lidington | UK Minister of State for EuropeJoschka Fischer | Former...

Spotlight: helicopter money

In the latest Spotlight, DIW President Marcel Fratzscher explains why helicopter money offers the possibility to “circumvent” the banking system and make loans and funding directly available to households and private companies, which would help the ECB to fulfill their price stability mandate again.

Development in a time of crisis: Speech and discussion with World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim

Introduction by Marcel Fratzscher, President of DIW Berlin and Professor of Macroeconomics and Finance at Humboldt-University, Berlin Opening Remarks by Ursula Müller, German Executive Director to the Board of Directors at the World Bank Group Tuesday, April 5, 2016 | 12.00 - 1.00 pmVenue: Quadriga Forum, Werderscher Markt 13, 10117 Berlin The world faces challenges for the ages: forced...

Tackling Poverty and Boosting Shared Prosperity in the Face of Global Challenges Ahead: Presentation by Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the World Bank

We ended 2015 with good news: For the first time in history, the number of extremely poor people dropped below 10 percent. The new sustainable development goals and the Paris climate deal bring momentum to our effort to lift the remaining 700 million poor out of poverty while generating climate-smart economic growth. Hardly ever before did so many governments, businesses, international...

Graduation Ceremony des DIW Graduate Center 2015

Seven junior scientists received their certificates at the 2015 Commencement Ceremony of the Graduate Center at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) on December 9, 2015. On hand to congratulate the students were DIW Berlin President Marcel Fratzscher, GC Dean Helmut Lütkepohl, and the new Chairman of the DIW Berlin Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Axel A. Weber.

DIW Graduate Center - Economics, Policy, Research

The DIW Graduate Center offers a top-class economic doctoral program in Berlin, an exciting city for graduate studies. Every year, many young and promising economic researchers from around the world are attracted by our well-designed program, our internationally renowned faculty, and our partnerships with some of the best research institutions and universities in Germany.

Marcel Fratzscher on today's decisions of ECB's governing council

The ECB has sent a strong signal of trust in the implementation of a third program by increasing its ELA support to Greek banks. The ECB underlines that it considers Greek banks fundamentally solvent. Mr. Draghi is optimistic that a bridge financing will be in place to cover Greek repayments to the ECB on 20 July.The ECB decision is a continuation of its policy path and consistent with its...

Book presentation “Nuclear Waste Governance: An International Comparison“: Miranda Schreurs | FU Berlin

Panel Session on Nuclear Economics and Policy with Miranda Schreurs of the FU Berlin at the Berlin Conference on Energy and Electricity Economics (BELEC 2015) "Cross-Border Coordination for Sustainable Energy Security – Theory and Policy Lessons from Different Sectors"

Book presentation „The Economics and Uncertainties of Nuclear Power“: François Lévêque | MINES ParisTech

Panel Session on Nuclear Economics and Policy with François Lévêque of MINES ParisTech at the Berlin Conference on Energy and Electricity Economics (BELEC 2015) "Cross-Border Coordination for Sustainable Energy Security – Theory and Policy Lessons from Different Sectors"

Market Design and Investments in the Electricity Sector: Achim Wambach | University of Cologne/Member of the Monopolies Commission

Keynote by Achim Wambach of the University of Cologne/Member of the Monopolies Commission at the Berlin Conference on Energy and Electricity Economics (BELEC 2015) "Cross-Border Coordination for Sustainable Energy Security – Theory and Policy Lessons from Different Sectors"

Opportunities for Regional Cooperation and Security of Supply in the Framework of the International Market: State Secretary Rainer Baake | Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy

Keynote by State Secretary Rainer Baake of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy at the Berlin Conference on Energy and Electricity Economics (BELEC 2015) "Cross-Border Coordination for Sustainable Energy Security – Theory and Policy Lessons from Different Sectors"

Energy Insecurity: From Cologne to "Cowboyistan": Steven A. Gabriel | University of Maryland

Humboldt Lecture by Steven A. Gabriel of the University of Maryland at the Berlin Conference on Energy and Electricity Economics (BELEC 2015) "Cross-Border Coordination for Sustainable Energy Security – Theory and Policy Lessons from Different Sectors"

Market Design, Market Integration and Energy Security - A North American Perspective: Keynote by Ross Baldick | University of Texas

Keynote by Ross Baldick of the University of Texas at the Berlin Conference on Energy and Electricity Economics (BELEC 2015) "Cross-Border Coordination for Sustainable Energy Security – Theory and Policy Lessons from Different Sectors"

Secular Stagnation in the Global Economy: Presentation by Lawrence H. Summers

The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) and the American Academy in Berlin proudly present the lecture and discussion on "Secular Stagnation in the Global Economy" by Prof. Lawrence H. Summers   71st United States Secretary of Treasury President Emeritus and Charles Eliot University Professor, Harvard University Moderator: Prof. Marcel Fratzscher, Ph.D.   ...

The Role of Trade in Addressing Major Economic Challenges

n Monday, April 20, DIW Berlin and its president, Marcel Fratzscher, proudly hosted Jason Furman, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and President Obama’s Chief Economist, to discuss trade and free-trade agreements in a talk attended by about one hundred participants. The talk focused on both old and new theories of the positive effects of trade on growth and middle-class incomes,...

Marcel Fratzscher on GDP-linked Loans for Greece:

DIW Economic Bulletin 9/2014:GDP-linked Loans for Greece

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SOEP People: a conversation with John Haisken DeNew

John Haisken-DeNew is Professor of Economics and Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne. Originally from Hamilton, On­tario, Canada, he came to Germany in 1988 first as a research assistant, then as a doctoral student. In 1996, he joined the Socio-Economic Panel at DIW Berlin and remained until 2002. His research interests range from...

Europe in the Global Economy - How to Stimulate Private Investment: Panel Discussion with Erik Nielsen, Global Chief Economist of UniCredit, Prof. Marcel Fratzscher, Ph.D., President and CEO of DIW Berlin and Professor of Macroeconomics and Finance at Humboldt ...

Only strong economic growth will help Europe emerge from its crisis. The reforms implemented to date at national and European level have failed to impact the economy positively; this is due to excessive national, corporate, and private debts, weakness of the banking system, the lack of structural reforms, an insufficient institutional framework at European level, as well as a persisting climate of...

The European Banking Union - How Will it Contribute to Financial Stability in Europe : Policy Panel in the frame of the conference: "Achieving Sustainable Financial Stability"

Facilitator: Marcel Fratzscher (German Institute for Economic Research, DIW Berlin)Panelists: Elke Gurlit (University Mainz), Levin Holle (Ministry of Finance), Jörg Rocholl (ESMT European School of Management and Technology) The panelists will mainly tackle the following issues: What are the risks during the transition phase? Has the new supervisory agency all the necessary tools,...