The World Economy Research Institute (WERI) is a research and educational facility within the Collegium of World Economy at the Warsaw School of Economics. WERI conducts research on various aspects of the world economy and international economic and financial relations; it also analyzes the impact of economic cooperation with foreign countries on Polish economy and its competitiveness. The Institute’s main research and educational areas cover global aspects of economic development, international trade and foreign direct investment, innovation systems, competitiveness and economic development in Poland, Central and Eastern Europe, Germany and in Eastern Asian countries.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.sgh.waw.pl/kgs/en/world-economy-research-institute

Address:
al. Niepodległości 162, 02-554 Warsaw, Poland

Country:
Poland

Sub-region:
Eastern Europe

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Poland, Central & Eastern Europe, Germany, Eastern Asia
Operating languages
English , Polish

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1985
Age (years)
World Economy Research Institute
 40
Poland average
 30
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Marzenna Weresa
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2024): Marzenna Weresa
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2023): Professor Marzenna Anna Weresa
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2025
World Economy Research Institute
 24
Poland average
 32
Global average
 88
2024
World Economy Research Institute
 23
2023
World Economy Research Institute
 14
% Female staff
2025
World Economy Research Institute
 29%
Poland average
 53%
Global average
 50%
2024
World Economy Research Institute
 30%
2023
World Economy Research Institute
 43%
% Female researchers
2021
World Economy Research Institute
 63%
Poland average
 38%
Global average
 34%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
World Economy Research Institute
 1
Poland average
 65
Global average
 57
2023
World Economy Research Institute
 1
2022
World Economy Research Institute
 1

Data notes

Last updated: 12/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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