Dr. Klaus Weyerstraß takes over as head of the IHS Research Group for Regional Science and Environmental Research as of October 1.

The #TrUSD22 conference took place on 22 September and was dedicated toward science and democracy education. Erich Griessler and Johannes Starkbaum…

Robitopia is a game developed as part of a research project that dealt with the question of how to increase STEM interest among children.

On September 15, Julia Studencki was appointed Secretary General of IHS and is thus responsible for the commercial management of the research…

Energy crisis: inflation, recession, welfare loss

The Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) is planning to renew its logo and is launching an open ideas competition. A total of 2,500 euros in prize…

IHS will receive a base grant of EUR 4,050,000 for 2022-24. The Institute's management would like to thank the OeNB for its trust and its scientists…

Katrin Auel and Resul Umit have been awarded for the best article in the Journal of Contemporary European Studies.

In a new article for the IHS Blog, Michael Keinprecht and Marcel Seifert discuss how biases can help to save energy.

The annual conference of the Society for Higher Education Research (GfHf) convenes for the 17th time this year and takes place under the motto "New…

Last week Governor Christopher J. Waller gave a speech on the economic outlook at the Annual Vienna Macroeconomics Workshop. The recording ist now…

An Invitation to Tender (ITT) for European Social Survey (ESS) Round 11 fieldwork in Austria was launched on 12 September 2022.

Robert Braun and Richard Randell published a paper on Automobility Studies in The Palgrave Encyclopedia of the Possible.

Since July 27, 2022, the Austrian parliament has explicitly stipulated that studies commissioned by the public sector and financed with taxpayers'…

A new research report by the IHS research group for Health Economics and Health Policy deals with the effects of telemedicine on several areas of…

Different consumption patterns mean that the prices of some groups of goods have a stronger impact on household inflation than others.

A new book by Angela Wroblewski and Rachel Palmen deals with overcoming the challenge of structural change in research organisations.

The Institute for Advanced Studies will be involved in the preparation of the Joint Economic Forecast in the next four years.

A current IHS Policy Brief deals with the question of how behavioral science can support the reduction of energy consumption and the use of renewable…

High inflation and the turmoil resulting from the war against Ukraine are slowing down the global economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Behavioral economics experiment shows that information about financial or environmental impact increases sustainable investments.

In a new blog post, IHS senior researcher Robert Braun argues that automobility should be treated as a health hazard and dealt with in the same way as…

In the first granting meeting of 2022, the Governing Board of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank approved the financing of 19 research projects,…

Historically high inflation and upheavals resulting from the war are dampening the recovery of the global economy. Weak growth of Austrian economy…

Hypercholesterolemia is a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which may lead to premature death or a reduction in…

Ines Fortin and Jaroslava Hlouskova published a new Paper in the IHS Working Paper Series, dealing with prospect theory and asset allocation.

In an IHS Policy Brief, Florian Spitzer, Kira Abstiens and Anna Walter explore how behavioural economics can help make information easier to…

We are looking for participants for the GigClean study on working realities of platform-mediated domestic cleaners in Vienna.

Karim Bekhtiar published a new IHS Working Paper on the issue of Robotization, Internal Migration and Rural Depopulation in Austria.

In a joint statement, IHS and WIFO propose measures to combat the currently high inflation and its effects.

Wie bei der Pressekonferenz „Energiewende als Wirtschaftsfaktor“ sowie in zugehörigen Presseaussendung des IHS von 7.6.2022 unmissverständlich…

In a study funded by the BMK, IHS has calculated the economic effects of the expansion of biomass, biomethane, photovoltaics, hydropower and wind…

IHS is currently looking for interviewees for a study on careers of female early-career researchers with care responsibilities during the COVID-19…

Future Operations Platform members presented covid scenarios for fall 2022 in a press conference. An interdisciplinary approach is now critical for…

The International Nurses Day has again put the spotlight on the lack of adequate care for - mostly older - persons in need of care, even in…

To provide an overview on the current inflation developments, the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) has launched the IHS Price Monitor.

IHS welcomes expressions of interest by postdoctoral researchers of any nationality, to apply jointly with an IHS host supervisor to the Marie…

IHS updated its current prognoses of the inflation development. Mainly due to high enery costs, inflation will rise to 6.3 percent in 2022 and 3,9…

A new paper by Robert Braun (STST) and Richard Randell (Fellow) in the journal Applied Mobilities makes the case for conceptualizing automobility as a…

Project description and information according to Art 26 and Art 14 DSGVO on the research project "Scientific support and cooperation in the field of…

Priv. Doz. Dr. Katharina Gangl has been appointed Head of the Behavioural Economics (Insight Austria) research group at the Institute for Advanced…

Christian Kimmich, Thomas König, Elisabeth Laa, Sarah Lappöhn and Martin Wagner address challenges that would arise from an acceleration of the energy…

Martin Ertl, Susanne Forstner and Michael Reiter analyze the period 2016 to 2025 and provide recommendations for action based on an IHS study.

On the subject of the eco-social tax reform 2022, Michael Reiter, Martin Ertl, Susanne Forstner and Eva Garcia-Moran analyzed the tax reforms and the…

After intensive preliminary discussions on the interim scientific management of IHS, the choice fell on Professor Emeritus of Economics Prof. Dr.…

IHS economist Klaus Weyerstraß points out the challenges for the global economy arising from China's zero-covid policy. Globalization is likely to be…

Robert Braun from the STST research group has been awarded a prestigious FWF grant funding his project "The phenomenology of automobility violence"…

On the occasion of this year's World Health Day, the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) presents results on obesity and overweight in Austria based…

Shauna Stack and Erich Griessler discuss the impacts of climate assemblies in Ireland, France, Germany and Scotland in a new IHS Working Paper.

What has shaped the work of our institute in the past year? Our annual report provides an insight into the most important activities.

The PERISCOPE research project invites bids to conduct country-specific analyses for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A current Policy Brief, authored by Thomas Czypionka and Siegfried Eisenberg, analyzes the currently available studies on the SARS-CoV-2 variant…

War in Ukraine weighs on upswing

The war in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russia are weighing on the global economy. The sharp increase in…

This week, IHS senior researcher Robert Braun spoke at the Cycling & Society Annual Symposium on Cycling and Trauma about "Ontological Trauma" as a…

IHS behavioral economist Katharina Gangl gave a keynote speech on the energy transition at a discussion event organized by the ZEIT publishing house.

A current Policy Brief propses a new measure to combat rising energy cost: a transfer payment that is inversely proportional to the motor-related…

The proposal for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship, submitted together with IHS Fellow Elaheh Mohammadi has been acceppted.

A current IHS Policy Brief estimates the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine and the sanctions against Russia.

The Institute for Advanced Studies mourns the death of its long-time member of the Board of Trustees, Erhard Busek. Busek was elected to the IHS Board…

In today's talk with media representatives, IHS economists presented data on the economic impact of the war in Ukraine.

A recent publication, co-authored by Thomas Czypionka, deals with a risk assessment of COVID-19 epidemic resurgence in relation to SARS-CoV-2 variants…

"The situation of women has improved significantly in many areas in recent years, which can also be seen as a success of women's and equality policy…

In a digital certificate ceremony on March 2, 2022, the Institute for Advanced Studies was awarded the state's Family Friendliness Seal of Approval.

A recent IHS Policy Brief by Johannes Starkbaum, Thomas König and Klaus Taschwer reflects on the challenges of science communication in Austria and…

IHS welcomes expressions of interest by postdoctoral researchers of any nationality, to apply jointly with an IHS host supervisor to the Marie…

Alexander Lang and Elisabeth Frankus are among the authors of a recently published study on the perspective of patients and bereaved on "good dying".

As part of the DigiTyps research project, management and HR managers as well as employee representatives in companies and institutions are surveyed on…

AIT, JR and wiiw join the memorandum of understanding by IHS and WIFO, thereby fostering 16 principles of research integrity for publicy financed…

IHS conducted a study on the internationalization of higher education institutions in Austria, commissioned by the Austrian Science Council. The full…

A current IHS study analyzes the effects of Youth-Coaching a program that focusses on young people who are at risk of dropping out of school or…

First results of the AI Social Design Thinking Lab research project show what hinders SMEs and start-ups in the application of AI systems.

The first pig heart transplant is not only a medical milestone, but also raises a number of social and ethical issues.

A multidisciplinary team of over 30 scientists from across Europe has come together to issue a statement on combating the omicron variant of…

IHS published its new equality plan and is committed to actively working against all forms of discrimination.

We thank all partners, stakeholders and visitors for the support and interest in our work throughout the year.

A recent IHS study on the costs of dementia provides a comprehensive picture of expenditures both in the health care system and for society as a…

The current Health System Watch discusses nudging and other behavioral science tools in social insurance and health care.

Upswing continues despite inflation and coronavirus risks

With an expected growth of 4.3%, the recovery of the Austrian economy from the…

Kerstin Grosch, together with Co-Author Holger A. Rau, gave an interview on Gender differences in leader’s compliant behaviour in the legal journal…

IHS researcher Erich Griessler gave a presentation on ethic, social and legal aspects of research proposals in the field of personal medicine.

Alexander Lang and Elisabeth Frankus together with Katharina Heimerl published an integrative review in Social Science & Medicine on how caregivers in…

A consortium of 28 scientists, including IHS health economist Thomas Czypionka, have presented a long-term strategy for containing the COVID-19…

Rudolf Winter-Ebmer, Mario Lackner and Uwe Sunde analyzed the underlying channels of intensified social unrest in regard to COVID-19 in a new Working…

Martin Ertl joined IHS in May 2021 speaks about his works as an economist and the challenges of economic forecasting in his Spotlight interview.

Ines Fortin, Jaroslava Hlouskova and Leopold Sögner published a new IHS Working Paper on financial instability and economic activity.

IHS researcher Magdalena Wicher was awarded with the Evaluation Talent Award 2021 for her achievement in the evaluation of research- and technology…

A new book in the Studienreihe Hochschulforschung has just been published, IHS researchers Martin Unger and Bianca Thaler are among co-editors.

Jan Kluge and Lorenz Wimmer analysed Austrian Funding Institutions in a research report commissiond by the Ministry of Finance.

IHS researcher Robert Braun was invited to talk at an event organized at the World Climate Change Conference (COP26) NGO observers’ event in Glasgow.

Maria Köpping, a member of the IHS Research Group for Education and Employment, was awarded the Research Award Integration by the Austrian Integration…

In his interview, Robert Braun talks about his work on post-automobility and why his recent habilitation at Masaryk University was significant not…

For all those who could not attend yesterday's Heinrich Neisser Lecture with Jutta Allmendinger, the recording is now available on our YouTube…

Crisis is gradually being overcome

The Corona pandemic still shapes the economic situation in Germany. A complete normalisation of contact-intensive…

Robert Braun and Richard Randell published a new article on the issue of automobility in the high ranking social sciences journal Mobilities.

Jesus Crespo Cuaresma, Jaroslava Hlouskova and Michael Obersteiner published a new article on agricultural commodity price dynamics in the Journal of…

The IHS COVID19 survey 2021 is a scientific survey mapping attitudes, behavior and perceptions of the Austrian society during the Covid19 pandemic.

Upswing with Obstacles

After the slump in economic output of 6.7 % last year, caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Austrian economy has gained…

Jaroslava Hlouskova and Peter Tsigaris published the article "Capital income taxation under full loss offset provisions of a prospect theory investor"…

The risk of developing dementia increases with age. Parallel to this, life expectancy in our society is increasing. This combination is leading to a…

A recent Eurydice report, to which IHS contributed, examines the situation around adult education and training in Europe.

On 14 September 2021, the kick-off meeting of the project “AI Social Design Thinking Lab” (ATCZ271 – AI SDT-LAB) took place in a hybrid format.

On September 20, to mark World Alzheimer's Day, IHS will present a recent study that looks at the economic costs of dementia.

Robert Braun has been invited to talk on a panel about Urban Solutions and Smart City Development at the Forum on Building Sustainable Democracies.

IHS mourns the loss of its long-time Vice President Caspar Einem and thanks him for his service to the Institute.

The current Health System Watch addresses the intersection of primary care and home care and identifies areas for improvement.

Researchers at the Institute for Advanced Studies and Karmasin Research&Identity have conducted a study to determine who the relevant stakeholders are…

Susanne Forstner, Zuzana Molnarova and Mario Steiner have simulated the effects of transferring the Austrian education guarantee to Germany.

A new article in the IHS Working Paper Series investigate the willingness of street hawkers in Accra to exit their trade when offered viable…

IHS welcomes the proposed amendment of the Federal Statistics Act 2000 and the Research Organization Act.

More than 30 scientists have taken a look at the future of the COVID-19. The conclusion: The virus and its effects will be with us for a long time.

Austria participated in the European Social Survey (ESS) from the beginning and wants to celebrate the 20th anniversary in the ESS with an edited…

Economy overcomes coronavirus shock

With the successful fight against the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent easing of restrictions, the global…

A study with IHS participation shows that antigen tests rapidly indicate viral infestation: both in the early stages of infection, at the onset of…

The upcoming workshop for labor market economics will take place at IHS on 5 November. Submission of papers or abstracts is possible until 30…

Based on the proposals of the selection committee, the IHS board of trustees of has decided to start negotiations with the renowned economist Lars…

The Roman Herzog Institute (RHI) today honored three young scientists who show how the social market economy can be further developed in the 21st…

Strong economic upswing in Austria

With the successful fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the Austrian economy gained strong momentum in spring.

In an essay competition organized by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Thomas König and Michael Stampfer won third prize.

Is there a need for a designated center for queer youth in Vienna? IHS is currently addressing this question in a research project for the City of…

A new IHS Working paper deals with the relation between taxes and corporate leverage, using variation in state corporate income tax rates.

The current Health System Watch issue deals with opportunities and use cases of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Consequences of gambling addiction, care from a macroeconomic perspective and the upcoming economic forecast are among the current IHS Newsletters…

IHS Researcher Michael Miess and IHS Fellow Sebastian Poledna are among the winners of the "Rebuilding Macroeconomics Complexity Prize". On Friday, 21^…

In an IHS Policy Brief, Monika Riedel outlines an expansion of long-term care capacities as a possible contribution to a coping strategy for the…

In a research report commissioned by ÖBAG, Hermann Kuschej, Hanspeter Hanreich and Alexander Schnabl write about the financial and economic effects of…

The research project "DigiTyps" deals with the deconstruction of gender stereotypes in occupational profiles and training concepts in the digital…

Isabella Juen is a sociologist and has been part of the institute since 2018. In addition to her part-time position at IHS, she works as a project…

In a current research report, Kerstin Plank, Alexander Schnabl and Lorenz Wimmer deal with the idea of a carbon tax as an instrument to reduce CO2…

The coronavirus not only influences the working situation at IHS, but also has an impact on the scientific work of the institute. What are the effects…

Thomas Czypionka and Miriam Reiss wrote a book chapter on the different approaches to handling the COVID-19 Crisis in Germany, Austria and…

The Perspective on "Good Dying" of those Affected

Katharina Heimerl, Barbara Egger, Patrick Schuchter and Klaus Wegleitner have edited the…

The IHS High-Frequency Monitor (IHS Monitor) accurately captures current economic activity and makes it available to the public.

In a new blog post, Judith Engleder and Robert Jühlke deal with spatial inequalities and the price of a short commute among students in Austria.

In a new paper, Stefan Vogtenhuber and Nadia Steiber deal with the impact of occupational structures on ethnic and gendered employment gaps.

Pandemic delays upswing –Demography slows growth

In their spring report, the leading economic research institutes forecast an increase in gross…

Our annual report 2020 is now online. It reflects on the past year, which was mainly marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, and gives insights into current…

The deadline for the call for applications to fill the position of scientific director of IHS expired on 22 March. In the meantime, the selection…

Economy Back on Growth Track

Progress in the fight against the Corona pandemic is supporting the recovery of the global economy. With the global…

The next economic forecast will be presented on 26 March, 10.30 am in an online live stream.

On October 11, 1983, Heinrich Neisser, then a 47-year-old member of the Austrian Parliament, was elected to the Board of Trustees of IHS at a general…

Our new online folder provides a comprehensive overview of the research diversity of the IHS.

In a press talk organized by "Diskurs. Das Wissenschaftsnetz", IHS researchers Stefan Vogtenhuber and Nadia Steiber talked about how the pandemic…

In a IHS Working Paper, jointly written with several co-authors, IHS-Fellow Brigitte Hochmuth evaluates Hartz IV and the Decline of German…

A new IHS Policy Brief deals with the role, behavioral sciences can have in mitigating the consequences of a pandemic.

Christian Kimmich is part of the IHS research group Regional Science and Environmental Research, newly formed in 2021, and focuses on environmental…

A paper for the COVID-19 Future Operations Plattform gives a first assessment of and possible solutions to the problems, schools are facing in times…

The IHS research group Science, Technology and Social Transformation is part of a fteval working group that centers on the impact of Austrian Research…

In a new IHS Working Paper, Karim Bekhtiar, Benjamin Bittschi and Richard Sellner deal with the effects of robotization on productivity and wages.

The IHS research group Insight Austria published a research report on an behavioral economic field experiment, designed to prevent littering in…

The position of scientific director is now open for applications. Applications can be submitted until March 22.