Die Unternehmen in Deutschland werden in zunehmendem Ausmaß durch Infrastrukturmängel in ihrer Geschäftstätigkeit beeinträchtigt. Zum zweiten Mal nach 2013 hat das Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft im Rahmen seiner Konjunkturumfrage vom Frühjahr 2018 ermittelt, wie sich der Zustand...

Gesperrte Autobahnen, überlastete Seehäfen und Ausfälle im Schienengüterverkehr sorgten in den letzten Monaten neben den hohen Energiepreisen und Materialengpässen für Verdruss bei den Unternehmen in Deutschland. Das Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft hat im Sommer 2022 zum dritten Mal nach...

Located at the border with the US, Chihuahua has benefited from FDI and NAFTA. Chihuahua has been one of the richest regions in Mexico and one of the most dynamic in the OECD. However, the region’s FDI-trade link with the USA has also led to some vulnerability to external shocks. The two...

Regional development policy is a priority of Colombia’s government. The country has experienced sustained economic growth over the past decade; yet several territories still lack development opportunities. To promote growth in all regions the government has engaged in a series of reforms. For...

This review, which draws on data and comparative perspectives from OECD countries, highlights challenges that Brazil will need to tackle, including those related to fiscal arrangements among the sub-national governments, building administrative capacity at the local level, and fostering...

Chile has achieved strong economic growth during the last 20 years. Nevertheless, its economy depends on a few resource-based sectors located in a small number of regions. The performance of Chilean regions varies significantly and regional disparities in GDP per capita are very high compared to...

The Dutch economy has been traditionally very competitive among OECD countries. The global financial crisis however has brought new challenges, especially during the second shock, from 2011 onwards. The government’s recovery plan, which includes various measures such as fiscal consolidation,...

Morelos is one of the smallest states in Mexico, and close to Mexico City. It contains a number of economic and environmental assets in its territory, but has weak productivity levels. This review looks at how Morelos is seeking to boost its economy, particularly through inclusive growth...

The economic performance of Peru in recent times has been impressive. There is now a transition underway as commodity prices fall, and the key challenge for Peru is how to improve productivity and maintain this growth trajectory. Peru is a territorially diverse country and addressing these...