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Update FIW Statistics
We updated the FIW-Statistics. The "Current FIW-Statistics on International Trade" offer a clear and graphical overview on key data and indices reflecting current international developments on international trade.
FIW-Working Paper No. 131 published
The FIW-Working Paper No. 131 regarding "Measuring the Impact of Exchange Rate Movements on Domestic Prices: A Cointegrated VAR Analysis" by Nidhaleddine Ben Cheikh and Waël Louhichi has been published and is available online for free.
Statistics Austria: January to December 2013: decrease in imports (-1.5%), increase in exports (+1.5%)
According to preliminary results by Statistics Austria, total imports amounted to €129.96 bn and total exports amounted to €125.41 bn in the period January to December 2013. Austrian imports decreased by 1.5% while Austrian exports rose by 1.5% compared to the same period in 2012. The global foreign trade balance showed a deficit of €4.55 bn.
Statistik Austria: Außenhandel im Dezember 2013: Einfuhren +2,6%, Ausfuhren +5,6%
Wie Statistik Austria anhand vorläufiger Ergebnisse errechnete, lag der Gesamtwert der Einfuhren von Waren im Berichtsmonat Dezember 2013 mit 9,69 Mrd. Euro um 2,6% über dem Vorjahreswert, die Ausfuhren von Waren verzeichneten einen Anstieg von 5,6% auf 9,24 Mrd. Euro. Das Defizit der Handelsbilanz belief sich auf 0,44 Mrd. Euro.
FIW Policy Brief No. 23 "Warum die Neue Industriepolitik die Deindustrialisierung beschleunigen wird" published
The FIW Policy Brief No. 23 regarding "Warum die Neue Industriepolitik die Deindustrialisierung beschleunigen wird" by Michael Peneder has been published and is available online for free.
FIW Award for Master Theses
The Competence Centre “Research Centre International Economics” offers the “FIW Award” for master theses.[more]
FIW Working Paper No. 130 published
The FIW Working Paper No. 130 regarding "Finance, Comparative Advantage, and Resource Allocation" by Melise Jaud, Madina Kukenova and Martin Strieborny has been published and is available online for free.
Update FIW Statistics
We updated the FIW-Statistics. The "Current FIW-Statistics on International Trade" offer a clear and graphical overview on key data and indices reflecting current international developments on international trade.
Statistics Austria: January to November 2013: decrease in imports (-2.0%), increase in exports (+1.0%)
According to preliminary results by Statistics Austria, total imports amounted to €120.11 bn and total exports amounted to €115.97 bn in the period January to November 2013. Compared to the same period in 2012, Austrian imports decreased by 2.0% while Austrian exports rose by 1.0%. The global foreign trade balance showed a deficit of €4.14 bn.
12th AW Lecture: "Internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und "neue" Industriepolitik im europäischen Kontext" on February 27th
The next Lecture on "Internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und "neue" Industriepolitik im europäischen Kontext" takes place on February 27th 8:45 am at the Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth (BMWFJ). [more]