wiiw is hiring an Economist specialised in Industrial policy/Innovation/Structural change - 18 May 2026
The candidate should have a Master’s degree in economics and a pronounced interest in empirical and policy-relevant researchread more
Spring forecast: Eastern Europe weathering the Iran shock for now - 29 Apr 2026
A protracted war in the Middle East would lead to a sharp decline in growth; ‘extended workbench’ model no longer CEE’s growth engine; gloomy outlook for Ukraine; Russia in stagnation, despite windfall profits from Iran war; Hungary’s recovery will take timeread more
Osteuropa wichtigste Stütze für Österreichs Exportwachstum - 29 Apr 2026
Obwohl der Iran-Krieg die Wachstumsaussichten Mittel-, Ost- und Südosteuropas dämpft, kann Österreich weiterhin optimistisch auf die dortige Wirtschaftsentwicklung blickenread more
New study: EU tobacco tax reform could boost revenues and cut smoking - 20 Apr 2026
Our new study on EU tobacco tax reform was presented at the European Parliament, highlighting its potential to increase fiscal revenues and improve public healthread more
New Study: Same job, different skills – why migrants fall behind at work - 13 Mar 2026
Migrants in Europe perform fewer complex tasks than native workers in the same jobs due to cognitive skill gaps rather than discriminatory task allocation. Language training and skill development are keyread more
New study: Regime change in Iran could boost EU economy - 02 Mar 2026
GDP gains of up to 0.7% for the EU; Austria would benefit particularly; dampening effects on inflation; Iran could reach the economic level of Turkey or South Korea in the medium termread more
Reorientation of Ukraine’s economy towards the EU - 24 Feb 2026
EU now Ukraine’s most important trading partner; high dependence on China for drones; critical raw materials, defence and renewables are opportunities for Europe; robust agriculture, greater role for the governmentread more
In cooperation with Research Centre International Economics (FIW).
Join Dario Guarascio as he examines the interplay between technological capabilities, import dependency, and environmental policies in the lithium-ion battery supply chain, showing how smart policy design can overcome trade-offs and support both strategic autonomy and the net-zero transition.
Can strategic dependencies harm the acceleration towards net-zero transition? The case of the lithium-ion battery industry
Jobs, mental health and social policy in times of COVID-19
Client: FWF - Austrian Science Fund
Duration: November 2021 - October 2023
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Eastern Europe Before Transition: Digitisation of data and analysis of CESEE’s command economies
Client: Anniversary Fund of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank
Duration: May 2021 - September 2024
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Differences in real non-residential investment between the United States and EU countries
Client: European Investment Bank (EIB)
Duration: May 2023 - June 2024
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Untangling the impacts of technological transformations, globalisation and demographic change to foster shared prosperity in Europe (UNTANGLED)
Client: European Commission, Horizon 2020
Duration: February 2021 - January 2024
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Ex post evaluation of Cohesion Policy Programmes 2014-2020: Crisis response
Client: European Commission, DG Regional Policy
Duration: November 2023 - December 2024
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A stronger CEE for a stronger Europe - Policy Note
Client: Erste Group Bank AG
Duration: December 2023 - February 2024
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Datenquellen für die Analyse von Berufen, Kompetenzen und Skills/Tasks
Client: Austrian Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy
Duration: September 2024 - October 2024
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Evidenzbasiertes Arbeiten im Bereich der Daseinsvorsorge und Wirtschaftsentwicklung für Transformationsprozesse in den Regionen
Client: Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Klima- und Umweltschutz, Regionen und Wasserwirtschaft
Duration: November 2025 - November 2026
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