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KfW Research – Research in economy, society and environment

We are KfW’s centre of economic expertise. We offer up-to-date analyses, indicators and surveys on the economic development in Germany and around the world. We take a stand with our economic policy recommendations and forecasts. We stimulate public economic discussions and set the basis for KfW’s promotional activities. Our focus is on energy and the environment, SMEs, start-ups, innovations, overall economic performance and growth.

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Dependency on raw materials

Analysis of raw material value added, imports and associated risks

New publications

  • 2024-03-06KfW Research

    Set in stone? The German economy’s dependency on copper, lithium and rare earths

  • 2024-03-05KfW Research

    KfW-ifo SME Barometer February 2024

  • 2024-02-23KfW Research

    KfW Business Cycle Compass February 2024

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Climate neutrality

Opportunities and challenges of the desired transformation

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Economy

Current comments and economic forecasts for Germany and the euro area.

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Venture Capital Market

Analyzes of the German venture capital ecosystem

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Germany in a global setting

KfW Research analyses of international challenges

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Publication series

KfW Research publications by series.

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Dr Friederike Köhler-Geib

KfW Chief Economist and Head of Division KfW Research

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KfW Research, KfW Bankengruppe, Palmengartenstr. 5-9, 60325 Frankfurt,