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The Relationship between Business Expectations and Current Business Situation in the Ifo Business Survey
Klaus Wohlrabe, Timo Wollmershäuser
ifo Institut, München, 2016
ifo Schnelldienst, 2016, 69, Nr. 05, 42-45
ifo Institut, München, 2016
ifo Schnelldienst, 2016, 69, Nr. 05, 42-45
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The Ifo Business Climate Index dropped markedly and unexpectedly in February 2016 due to a slump in business expectations. The current business situation – in manufacturing at least – can be expected to deteriorate in the short-term future.
JEL Classification: O100