Article in Journal
Ifo Business Survey for January 2012 in Brief
Klaus Abberger
ifo Institut, München, 2012
ifo Schnelldienst, 2012, 65, Nr. 03, 35-37
ifo Institut, München, 2012
ifo Schnelldienst, 2012, 65, Nr. 03, 35-37
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The Ifo Business climate for trade and industry in Germany brightened for the third time in succession in January. The improvement was primarily driven by participants’ expectations, which are less cautious than previously. According to reports by survey participants, however, the current business situation is worse than in December. Overall, the German economy started the year positively.
JEL Classification: O100