Russia's war against Ukraine and China's reactions have decisively changed the general conditions for industry in Germany. Industry is facing major changes in the context of modernization, decarbonization and localization. The energy transition off ers an enormous economic opportunity for German...

The shrinking of the German manufacturing sector due to the new energy crisis is currently a hotly debated topic. The aim of this article is to contribute to this emotional debate by providing evidence on recent developments in the German manufacturing sector. The analysis of relevant data...

Debates on industrial policy surged in the wake of the current crises. Policymakers, however, should not lapse into conserving old structures which too often prove obsolete. Instead, key industries with high-quality jobs and future growth prospects must be identifi ed. These are...

Zu dem industriepolitischen Papier des Bundeswirtschaftsministers haben sich Wirtschaftswissenschaftler, aber auch wirtschaftliche Akteure kritisch geäußert. Bereits in der Vergangenheit hat es jedoch in der Bundesrepublik immer wieder fallweise industriepolitische Eingriffe in die Wirtschaft...