Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft
The Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln (IW) (also Cologne Institute for Economic Research) is a German economic research institute founded in 1951. While its headquarters are located in Cologne, the institute also disposes of an office in Berlin.
The institute's weekly newsletter, Informationsdienst des Instituts der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln (iwd), carries articles on economics, society, and social policy, as well as analysis and economic data.
Its current director is Michael Hüther, former general secretary for the German Council of Economic Experts and former chief economist for DekaBank.
International memberships
The IW is a Member of the „Network of Private Business Organizations“ which includes similar institutions from Europe, the Americas, Australia and Asia. It is a member of the advisory board of the "Europe's World" Magazine.