The KOF

OUR RESEARCH DEPARTMENTS

The research activites at the KOF Swiss Economic Institute are conducted by its four sections. Learn more about these sections, their organisation and the people at KOF.

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Surveys

CHECKING THE PULSE OF SWISS COMPANIES

KOF Swiss Economic Institue is conducting a wide range of surveys among Swiss firms. The survey results are of keen importance for our forecasts and our research activities. If you would like to take part in the surveys you can register here.

Information & Registration

SGK

SWISS SOCIETY FOR BUSINESS CYCLE RESEARCH

The SGK is supporting the KOF. Learn more about the SGK and the benefits you get as a member.

SGK

Teaching

THE CHAIRS AT KOF

The Chair of Applied Macroeconomics and the Chair of Applied Economics: Innovation and Internationalisation are part of KOF. Find all the information here.

Chair of Applied Macroeconomics
Chair of Applied Economics

News

KOF ECONOMIC BAROMETER

The KOF Economic Barometer fell once again in January 2012, and is now back in negative territory for the first time since 2009. This suggests that over the next few months Swiss economic growth is likely to decline slightly in year-on-year terms.

Press Release

KOF Bulletin

SWISS ECONOMY STAGNATES IN 2012

Forcast for 2012 – Europe and East Asia Cool Down Global Economy – Job Growth Slows Down, Unemployment Once More on the Rise – Procyclical and Anticyclical Economic Trends and Innovations

KOF Bulletin

Events

KOF-ETH-UZH SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY

Jarko Fidrmuc, Zeppelin Universität Friedrichshafen will be guest on February 2, 2012.

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EEAG Report 2012

EURO CRISIS: A LEAP INTO THE FUTURE

On behalf of the European Economic Advisory Group (EEAG) in cooperation with the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue (CGD) KOF presents the new EEAG Report about the European Economy. The exclusive session on March 2, 2012, will be chaired by Jean-Pierre Roth, former head of the Swiss National Bank.

Information and Registration on the CGD website
Impressum | ETH Zürich | © 2012

KOF Economic Barometer

The Strong Swiss Franc

Swiss National Bank (SNB) sets minimum exchange rate at CHF 1.20 per euro. KOF supports the decision by the SNB. Read more about it in the latest KOF Bulletin.

Latest KOF Working Papers

Press Releases and KOF Bulletin

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KOF Bulletin

Events

Jobs

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