Tag: Michael Huether
Bert Rürup and Michael Hüther in the podcast
The pronounced xenophobia of the AfD is undoubtedly a disadvantage for the German economy as a location, Bert Rürup states. Actually, Germany should have a welcoming culture. Unfortunately, this is…
Bert Rürup and Michael Hüther in the podcast
According to Michael Hüther, Germany must fundamentally discuss working hours and work volume – it is “a question of collective bargaining policy, social policy and family policy in the broadest…
Lindner is planning small relief for companies
Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) wants to strengthen Germany as a business location with a reform of corporate taxes. After a long period of preparation, the draft of his…
Bert Rürup and Michael Hüther in the podcast
Would a two-speed Europe be a political option? Bert Rürup asks this question in the podcast. The problem: The total economic output of the USA is around 25 trillion US…
Bert Rürup and Michael Hüther in the podcast
The German economy moves sideways. The forecasts for this year fluctuate around the zero line, Bert Rürup and Michael Hüther determine in the podcast. Compensation for the loss of income…
Germany more crisis-proof than other economic nations
Chancellor Olaf Scholz According to a study, there is a “pronounced climate of trust” in the state, economy and society in Germany. (Photo: Reuters) Dusseldorf, Berlin In the competition between…
Crisis is when investors believe that crisis is
Financial crises begin in the United States: 2007 by the misuse of securitization technology and the dynamic business model based on it, make loans, sell and forget. In 2023 it…
Is the end of the 40-hour week approaching for workers?
Early off the job More and more people want a shorter working week to have more time for relaxation and family. (Photo: Getty Images) Berlin Working less, more free time…
Is the end of the 40-hour week approaching for workers?
Early off the job More and more people want a shorter working week to have more time for relaxation and family. (Photo: Getty Images) Berlin Working less, more free time…
Monika Schnitzer and Michael Hüther: Do higher taxes make sense?
However, Habeck brought up an alternative in his letter: higher income, and therefore also higher taxes. Would it be worth it? Two leading economists disagree. Monika Schnitzer, Chairwoman of the…
Heated atmosphere at the “Anne Will” talk about Lützerath
Berlin The battle, or should I say the battle for Lützerath, was over, but the noise of the battle was far from over. In any case, in the talk studio…
Economy calls for a reform from Finance Minister Lindner
Even if liberal economists and business representatives welcome this position, there is growing concern among some that compliance with the rule could be at the expense of necessary investments. “It…
Pessimism dominates among companies
Industry Outlook 2023 Like most sectors, the construction industry and trades are anticipating a downturn in the coming year. Only a few sectors are optimistic for 2023 – including aircraft…
Pessimism dominates among companies
Industry Outlook 2023 Like most sectors, the construction industry and trades are anticipating a downturn in the coming year. Only a few sectors are optimistic for 2023 – including aircraft…
Sharp criticism of von der Leyen’s debt fund
Berlin, Brussels With her call for a new European investment fund for the energy transition, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has met with widespread rejection in Germany. Politicians…
German industry fears market access in the USA
Kirsten Ludowig in conversation with Bosch manager Rolf Najork at the Industry Summit 2022 “The trade barrier is there – and the Americans will not be impressed at all by…
New figures on salary increases: no wage-price spiral in sight
Good morning dear readers, Economics and popular sentiment are nowhere near as far apart as when it comes to rising salaries. The employee thinks: “Finally more money”. The national economist…
Personnel costs are becoming a risk factor for companies
building cleaner The wage curve has been going up for months. (Photo: imago/Manngold) Dusseldorf, Berlin Wages and salaries in Germany in October were 7.1 percent higher than in the same…
What helps against the shortage of skilled workers?
Michael Hüther (left) and Lasse Rheingans The economist and the entrepreneur are arguing about what helps against the shortage of skilled workers. (Photo: Dominik Butzmann) Berlin Whether at the airport,…
What helps against the shortage of skilled workers?
Michael Hüther (left) and Lasse Rheingans The economist and the entrepreneur are arguing about what helps against the shortage of skilled workers. (Photo: Dominik Butzmann) Berlin Whether at the airport,…