DIW DC Information

DIW DC is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit economics think tank incorporated in Washington, D.C. The Institute specializes in producing academic research and teaching, effective policy solutions and stronger transatlantic relationships. Seeking to enrich understanding of public policy issues through work with international scholars, government leaders, the general public and the private sector, DIW DC is committed to promoting conscientious economic research and disseminating knowledge to the public. As an institute, DIW DC focuses on current socioeconomic and policy issues, offering practical policy solutions and advice to both the general public and policymakers. Dedicated to researching and interpreting American and European economic trends for the transatlantic market, DIW DC also serves as a platform for joint research and policymaking. DIW DC’s collaborative research teams are international and multidisciplinary, drawing upon political science, law, sociology, geography, social psychology and anthropology to explain economic forces and behaviors. Some projects are initiated by DIW DC staff or individual fellows, while others are commissioned or funded by foundations or governments. Together with its partner organizations, DIW DC conducts research in migration; the evaluation of labor market programs; labor markets, institutions and development; macroeconomic analysis, business cycle measurement and forecasting; international economics; public economics; energy, transportation, environment; information society and competition; innovation, manufacturing, service; political economy; and health.