Economy, Science and Information HWWI – the think tank for progress in research, economy and society Hamburg Institute of Knowledge for the scientific and HWWI – non-profit, collaborative, International Economics (HWWI) business communities, policy Hanseatic, private makers and the general public The Hamburg Institute of International The HWWI is a non-profit, limited liability Economics (HWWI) is an independent The HWWI’s expertise is directed at all who company (gemeinnützige GmbH) under research institute which specialises in the aim to integrate practical economic research German law. The joint shareholders of the early recognition and interdisciplinary analysis into their reasoning and decision making institute are the University of Hamburg and of key economic, societal and political trends. processes: scientific, economic and political the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Other players, the media as well as a large public longstanding partners of the institute include The HWWI uses its theoretical and applied increasingly aware of the necessity for a the Berenberg Bank, the Bucerius Law School, research expertise to offer scientifically sound sound and constructive approach. the Hamburger Sparkasse (Haspa), the HSH and practical consultancy services. In addition Nordbank Group and the Nordcapital Group. to its economic research activities, the HWWI In order to satisfy the growing demand from In addition, the institute relies on project- is involved in the teaching and the further individuals and various sectors, the HWWI specific as well as independent support from academic qualification of young economists. offers a comprehensive range of publications private sponsors, patrons, grants and public and information services. These include institutions. The HWWI operates four research periodicals, a series of research and policy- programmes: oriented publications as well as economic Aside from the head office in Hamburg, the - Economic Trends policy expertise. The HWWI organises HWWI has an office in the federal state - Hamburg and Regional Development information events on a regular basis and Thuringia (Erfurt) and is the sole shareholder - World Economy carries out international conferences. of the HWWI Consult GmbH. - Migration Research Group Furthermore, the institute transfers infor- mation on economic and social developments Projects are carried out within, and among, through several topic-specific websites. Hamburg Institute of International Economics the research programmes by researchers who (HWWI) specialise in the fields of economics and social The HWWI advances economic science Heimhuder Strasse 71 science. The HWWI's core research team through research and teaching. The Institute 20148 Hamburg | Germany works closely with research fellows and has developed its own principles of good Phone +49 (0)40 34 05 76 - 0 research associates. Furthermore, the HWWI scientific practice in conjunction with the Fax +49 (0)40 34 05 76 - 776 collaborates on a regular basis with national German Research Foundation (DFG). [email protected] | www.hwwi.org and international research networks and institutions..