Our Journals

The ifo Schnelldienst is a monthly journal containing discussions of current policy issues and ifo research findings. In addition, two special issues present the ifo economic forecast for the summer and winter.

The "Discussion" rubric of ifo Schnelldienst contains contributions from ifo authors and several experts on a current topic. The journal also presents major research results of the Institute, macroeconomic and sectoral forecasts, and developments in  selected sectors.

The journal is published in German language.

To respond quickly to the latest developments, ifo is offering an online publication, ifo Schnelldienst digital, in which one article will be posted on the ifo website as a PDF. ifo Schnelldienst digital publishes analyses, research and survey results as well as forecasts on the latest developments.

ifo Konjunkturperspektiven is a monthly German-language online publication that presents the latest results from ifo’s business surveys in the form of graphics and tables. The surveys cover manufacturing, construction, wholesale, retail, and the service sector as a whole, as well as the industries related to each of those sectors.

ifo Dresden berichtet is a bi-monthly, German-language journal. Covering business activity, structure and economic policy, the publication of the Dresden branch of the ifo Institute is mainly concerned with the development of the economy and the labor market in Saxony and the other new German states.

EconPol Forum (formerly CESifo Forum) is a bi-monthly English-language journal to bring economic analysis on topics of worldwide interest along with policy advice to a broad range of policymakers and the public.