Joint Economic Forecast
The Joint Economic Forecast (Gemeinschaftsdiagnose) aims at analyzing and forecasting the development of the world economy and of the German economy, and to give policy recommendations. The report contains a detailed forecast for the current and for the next year, which is also the basis of a medium term projection for the next five years. Furthermore, each report includes a special study on an issue relevant for ongoing discussions. The Joint Economic Forecast is published twice a year in spring and in autumn. It serves as an input into the projections of the German government.
For the Joint Economic forecast, the Institute for Advanced Studies is the partner of the RWI - Leibniz-Institute for Economic Research.
Currently the Joint Economic Forecast is prepared by:
- RWI - Leibniz-Institute for Economic Research in cooperation with Institut für Höhere Studien – Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS)
- Kiel Institute for the World Economy
- Ifo Institute – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich in cooperation with KOF Swiss Economic Institute, ETH Zurich
- Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association
Reports

Stubborn core inflation – Time for supply side policies
Joint Economic Forecast Spring 2023
Energy crisis: inflation, recession, welfare loss
Joint Economic Forecast Fall 2022
From Pandemic to Energy Crisis: Economy and Politics under Permanent Stress
Joint Economic Forecast Spring 2022
Crisis is Gradually begin Overcome – Align Actions to Lower Growth
Joint Economic Forecast Fall 2021

Pandemic Delays Upswing - Demography Slows Growth
Joint Economic Forecast Spring 2021

Recovery Loses Momentum - Economy and Politics Still Dominated by the Pandemic
Joint Economic Forecast Fall 2020
Significant cooling of the economy – Political risks high
Joint Economic Forecast
Spring 2019
German Economy Booming – But Air is Getting Thinner
Joint Economic Forecast
Spring 2018
Upturn Remains Robust - Amid Mounting Tensions
Autumn 2017
Upturn in Germany strengthens in spite of global economic risks
Spring 2017
German economy on track - economic policy needs to be realigned
Fall 2016
Economic upswing remains moderate - Economic policy is little growth-oriented
Spring 2016