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

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

KOF Business Tendency Surveys, January 2012

INDIVIDUAL SECTORS WITH SIGNIFICANT RECESSIVE TENDENCIES

During the past months, the business situation of companies in Switzerland has continued to worsen, according to the KOF Business Tendency Surveys. The companies have lost some of their competitiveness. Industries with a strong focus on exports have reported results that indicate a recession. Companies are expecting redundancies.

Press Release

KOF Bulletin, February 2012

WORSENED MOOD AMONG SWISS COMPANIES

Swiss Property Market: Justified Concerns? – KOF Business Tendency Surveys: Individual sectors with significant recessive tendencies – KOF Employment Indicator: Decline Stopped, But Still Negative – All in All, Swiss Exports Did Well in 2011 – USA: Finishes the Year with Accelerated Growth

KOF Bulletin

Events

CER-ETH/KOF LECTURE WITH MARTIN HELLWIG

On March 7, 2012, Martin Hellwig is giving the next CER-ETH/KOF Lecture: Financial Crisis and Reform Necessities. The lecture will be in German.

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Impressum | ETH Zürich | © 2012

KOF Employment Indicator (in German)

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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