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EcoAustria is an independent economic research institute based in Vienna. The institute has been active in the Austrian research landscape since 2012.

Institute

EcoAustria’s research program is dedicated to the ex-ante and ex-post evaluation of economic and social policy measures. Our analyses draw on recognized dynamic equilibrium models and robust empirical methods.

Through independent, evidence-based economic research, EcoAustria delivers high-quality insights that inform political and economic decision-making and foster a scientifically grounded public discourse. In doing so, the institute has established itself as a trusted research partner at both the national and international level.

EcoAustria is organized as a non-profit association and is funded through membership fees and commissioned research. More than 70 percent of the annual budget is sourced from competitively awarded research grants—such as those provided by the OeNB Anniversary Fund—and from projects conducted in the public interest. Clients include federal ministries, regional governments, and the European Commission.

Methods

  • Puma Public Policy Model for Austria and Other European Countries

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  • EcoAustria E-Puma

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  • Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

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  • Country benchmarking

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  • EcoAustria Competitiveness Index ECI

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  • Foreign Trade Model

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  • Regional Model

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  • Debt Check

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    • Team

    Board members

    The Executive Board is responsible for the general principles of the association’s policy and for overseeing its ongoing activities. It is elected by the General Assembly for a term of two years. Externally, the association is represented by the President and the Director of Research (Institute Director).

    Advisory members

    The Advisory Board is an independent body of experts from the fields of science, society, and politics. It advises the institute on scientific and economic policy matters.

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    In the service of science

    Collaborations

    Collaborations and funding are of central importance in the scientific community. Complex issues can be addressed particularly effectively today through the exchange of different perspectives, expertise, and resources. Working together with strong partners helps further develop research ideas, strengthen international networks, and make scientific excellence visible.

    Anniversary Fund of the Austrian Central Bank

    The Anniversary Fund of the Austrian Central Bank supports independent research into the fundamentals of an economy and economic development using scientific methods, as well as their application in high-quality empirical economic research. Below, we present our funded projects.

    Project number: 18736

    Economic benefits of the availability and use of high-broadband networks

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    Project number: 18883

    Does a value-added smile curve imply an environmental frown curve?

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    Austrian Agency for scientific integrity (ÖAWI)

    EcoAustria is a member of the Austrian Agency for scientific integrity (ÖAWI) platform, which is committed to raising awareness and preventing unacceptable scientific practices and misconduct. EcoAustria thus advocates for strengthening scientific integrity in Austria and safeguarding its high scientific standards.

    Facts

    Name: Austrian Agency for scientific integrity (ÖAWI)
    Goal: Strengthening scientific integrity

    European perspective:
    Horizon 2020 project partners

    Members:
    • 34 universities and universities of applied sciences
    • 16 non-university research institutions

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