75 Years KOF
KOF IS CELEBRATING ITS 75 ANNIVERSARY IN 2013. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HISTORY SO FAR.
KOF stands for scientifically based, independent research for 75 Years.
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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CHECKING THE PULSE OF SWISS COMPANIES
KOF Swiss Economic Institute conducts a wide range of surveys among Swiss firms. The survey results are of vital importance to our forecasts and research activities. If you would like to take part in the surveys, you may register here.
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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.
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THE CHAIRS AT KOF
The Chair of Applied Macroeconomics, the Chair of Applied Economics: Innovation and Internationalisation and the Chair of Public Economics are part of KOF. Find all the information here.
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Chair of Public Economics
News
KOF BUSINESS TENDENCY SURVEYS APRIL 2013 – SLOW BUSINESS FOR SWISS COMPANIES
The KOF Business Situation Indicator for the Swiss private economy declined in April. The momentum observed at the beginning of the year did not last into spring. However, increasing numbers of companies are confident that business will pick up in the coming six months. Their HR plans provide for fewer cuts than before. The results of the KOF surveys indicate that, for the time being, the Swiss economy has slowed down slightly.
Press ReleaseKOF Employment Indicator
LABOUR MARKET CONTINUES TO FLATLINE
The KOF Employment Indicator remains practically at zero. This means employment levels are unlikely to change significantly over the coming months. Positive contributions will continue to be made by insurers, construction companies and other service providers. The situation has also eased slightly in the retail sector.
Press ReleaseKOF Study of Innovation
SWITZERLAND REMAINS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE ECONOMIES
Switzerland is one of the most innovative economies in Europe. However, its previous position at the top of the rankings has now passed to Denmark. On a European comparison, Swiss SMEs are particularly innovative. This is demonstrated by the recent survey of innovation in the Swiss economy, drawing upon data from 2,300 companies, conducted by KOF in the autumn of 2011 on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
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Latest KOF Working Papers
- (2013): Interest Rate Expectations in the Media and Central Bank Communication
- (2013): Are ICT, Workplace Organization and Human Capital Relevant for Innovation? A Comparative Study Based on Swiss and Greek Micro Data