WIFO is Austria's leading institute for applied empirical economic research. Founded in 1927 by Friedrich August von Hayek and Ludwig von Mises, WIFO analyses and forecasts economic developments in Austria and abroad. WIFO is a non-profit organisation that conducts its scientific work independently of politics and business. The findings of its research activities are designed for use as underpinnings for economic policy and entrepreneurial decision-making and to elevate the economic policy discourse to an objective level.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://www.wifo.ac.at/en
- Address:
- 1030 Wien, Arsenal, Objekt 20
- Country:
- Austria
- Sub-region:
- Western Europe
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Austria, Gobal
Operating languages
English
, German
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Independent
Year founded
1927
Age (years)
Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung)
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Founded by
Founders: Friedrich August von Hayek and Ludwig von Mises
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2019): Christoph Badelt
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2019
Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung)
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% Female staff
2019
Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung)
Austria average
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% Female researchers
2019
Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung)
Austria average
Global average
Social
Twitter
Followers (2019)
Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung)
Austria average
Global average
Subscribers (2019)
Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung)
Austria average
Global average
Followers (2019)
Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung)
Austria average
Global average
Data notes
Last updated: 09/02/2020
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Think tank list
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Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Think tank list
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