The authors in this work evaluate the challenges for economic policy faced at the turn of the century from various angles. They discuss new empirical evidence on this subject, review new theoretical approaches and consider the consequences for economic policies. (Published in German.)

Der Aufschwung in Deutschland setzt sich fort. In diesem Jahr dürfte das reale Bruttoinlandsprodukt um 2,0 % und im kommenden Jahr um 2,2 % zulegen. Getragen wird der Aufschwung wie schon im ver - gangenen Jahr von der Binnenkonjunktur. Die Investitionen in neue Ausrüstungen werden...

In response to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which has so far led to the Crimea being annexed by Russia, the USA and EU have introducted sanctions against individuals by way of refusing their entry and blocking their bank accounts and are threatening to increase the circle of those...

In response to poor cyclical prospects and low inflationary expectations, the ECB introduces non-standard purchasing programmes and adds securities of higher risk to its assets. Jean-Claude Juncker is confirmed President of the European Commission by the European Parliament. The European Council...

Am 28. Januar 2014 veranstaltete das ifo Institut gemeinsam mit dem Bayerischen Handwerkstag ein Symposium unter dem Titel »Energiewende 2.0 – Was getan werden muss, um unsere Energieversorgung wieder auf ein sicheres Fundament zu stellen!«. Die Veranstaltung unter der Moderation von Ursula...

Ernst-Joachim Mestmäcker reviews legal theories of Richard Posner and Friedrich von Hayek, who are famous for their contribution to law and economics.