Ulrich Laitenberger

Observatoire Français des Conjonctures Economiques (OFCE) is an independent research firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm provides forecasting, research and evaluation of public policies, hosted by the National Foundation for Political Science (FNSP), in application of the convention signed in 1981 between the State and the FNSP. The OFCE brings together more than forty French and foreign researchers who cover the fields of economic analysis around four areas of work: analysis and forecasting of the French economy, European issues, environmental issue and analysis of inequalities.

Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (WIFO) is an independent investment research firm headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The firm was founded in 1927 by Friedrich August von Hayek and Ludwig von Mises. WIFO provides applied empirical economic research in Austria with a strong commitment at the European level. The mission of the firm is to build a bridge between academic basic research and economic policy application in order to contribute to solving socio-economic challenges and to create a factual basis for decisions in business and society. Their bridging function also goes hand in hand with an intermediary role between economic policy institutions, university institutions and advisory and consulting companies. WIFO is the point of contact for international organizations (EU, OECD and IMF) and rating agencies with regard to national economic development and the assessment of economic policy measures.

The National Institute of Economic & Social Research, founded in 1938, produces economic projections for the regions of the UK using data from NiGEM and a combination of approaches. The institute collaborates with external partners, including the UK Productivity Commission, to identify future policy choices. The private company is based in London, UK. NIESR produces a comprehensive forecast for the Economic Outlook each quarter using its leading forecasting tool, NiGEM. Before each evidence session, the Productivity Commission invites academics and practitioners in the field of productivity to share their views.

ifo Institut – Leibniz Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung e.V. is an independent research firm headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1949, the firm focuses on five areas of activity: policy advisory work, provision of information/services, participation in public debate, promotion of junior economists, and research in economics.

Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit GmbH (Research) (IZA-Research) is the investment research division of Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit GmbH, a nonprofit research institute headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Founded in 1998, the firm provides platforms for knowledge exchange and makes relevant research findings accessible for policy practitioners and the general public. IZA-Research serves as a bridge builder for national and international research in labor economics. Their goal in conducting fundamental research, providing scientific policy advice, and engaging in active knowledge transfer is to narrow the distance between science and society in order to help create a better future of work for all.

Gut Mennewitz GmbH provides mixed agricultural services. The private company is based in Aachen, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Ulrich Wagner.