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Dr Friederike (Fritzi) Köhler-Geib has been KfW Chief Economist and head of the company's economics department since November 2019. She analyses trends relevant for KfW in the economy, society and on the financial markets and brings a new dynamic to the economic and financial policy debate. The focus of her work lies in the analyses of economic developments and growth trends in Germany. A particular focus is placed on small and medium-sized enterprises and the role of innovation and digitalisation in improving competitiveness, as well as issues related to the goal of a climate-neutral economy. Furthermore, Dr Fritzi Köhler-Geib also actively addresses economic policy connections between Germany, Europe and the world.

Media and Comments on Current Topics

28.03.2024 │ German labour market

Meeting KfW Research
"As the economy has slowed, the shortage of skilled labour has also eased somewhat. The number of registered vacancies has fallen by more than 70,000 to around 700,000 since last year. Nevertheless, a lack of skilled labour is hampering economic growth and delaying the climate-neutral and digital transformation. The extent of the shortage is reflected in the vacancy times for open positions. On average, it takes 170 days for a vacancy registered with the job centres to be filled – four times as long as 20 years ago. This is a historic high. IT professions are particularly affected. The demand for IT experts has been boosted by the promising advances in artificial intelligence. The shortage of IT specialists is hampering productivity progress, which is the source of economic growth. In order to curb the shortage, more young people in education, those in employment and job seekers must qualify for careers in information and communication technology and familiarise themselves with the application and development of new software and technologies."
Previous comments from Dr Fritzi Köhler-Geib

KfW Research Position Paper

A boost in investment for the transformation – what exactly is needed?

Treffen KfW Research

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic have shaken the foundations of a rules-based world order and the German economic model. Even amid the necessary short-term crisis management, investments are key to successful adaptation to the changed environment. They make restructuring energy supplies and the green and digital transformation possible – and demand a joint effort by government, the business community and private households. The lion’s share of necessary investment will have to come from the private sector. The current burdens from high energy costs and uncertainties act as additional roadblocks. So it is all the more important to encourage and provide intelligent support for private investment. Government therefore has a key role to play: first, by formulating targets and setting frameworks and incentives and second, by investing in infrastructure and human capital, both of which are required for the productive realisation of private-sector activity.

A boost in investment for the transformation – what exactly is needed?

Further position papers and publications on the coronavirus and the crisis

KfW Stories

Dr Fritzi Köhler-Geib in the KfW

Climate protection goals – Plenty of room for improvement

Rebuilding the economy after COVID-19 and tackling the climate crisis must go hand in hand. For Germany to achieve its target for climate action, it needs to tap into overlooked areas of potential to reduce its CO₂ emissions. In particular, this process will be essential for the transport sector. And there is even more that can be done with innovative building solutions.

An article by Dr. Fritzi Köhler-Geib at KfW Stories

Speeches and Event Reports

16.04.2024 | 150. ARGE Tagung, Berlin

18.04.2024 | "Nachhaltigkeit in der Finanzwirtschaft", IBF

14.05.2024 | Deutscher Stiftungstag 2024, Hannover

22.05.2024 | Sitzung des Mittelstandsrats, Berlin

10.06.2024 | ACHEMA 2024, Frankfurt

Previous speeches

Dr Fritzi Köhler-Geib's Career Path

Curriculum Vitae

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KfW Photo Archive

Fritzi Köhler-Geib in portrait

Contact

KfW Research, KfW Group, Palmengartenstrasse 5-9, 60325 Frankfurt, Germany,