ifo Media Center
The ifo Institute invites you to participate in the discussion of interesting economic topics via the Internet. In our ifo Media Center a whole series of remarkable events are available and can be viewed in full length. We also record selected speeches and presentations given by employees or at events and make them available in our Media Center.
ifo Podcast: Inflation – Cure or Curse for the Economy?
Germany's inflation peaked in October 2022, surpassing 10% for the first time in decades. In our podcast, we discuss the credibility of central banks, effective measures to protect citizens from inflation, and the long-term consequences of rising prices. Our guest is Timo Wollmershäuser, ifo's expert in monetary policy.
ifo Podcast: The ifo Business Climate – A Look behind the Scenes
With its business surveys, the ifo Institute asks thousands of companies every month about various aspects relevant to the business cycle. What questions are asked and why is the indicator so important for business cycle research?
ifo Podcast: Equality at a Snail’s Pace - How Can Germany Get into the Fast Lane?
Britta Rude
Equal work, equal pay? No. According to the Federal Statistical Office, women earn on average 18% less than men. Why is the gender gap even significantly larger and where do we need to make further improvements in Germany in terms of gender equality?
ifo Podcast: From Basic Security to Basic Income - What Reforms are Needed?
Mansour Aalam, Stiftung Grundeinkommen
The basic security system in Germany is in need of reform. Are minimal reforms enough, or is a complete break with the system necessary?
ifo Podcast: How Are Economic Forecasts Made?
How do economic forecasts come about? How has the coronavirus pandemic affected business cycle research at ifo? And what tools has the ifo Institute developed to respond to the new challenges posed by the pandemic?