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Economy & Labour

Facing change dynamically and with vision.

Today, the only constant for the economy and labour is change. Globalisation, demographic development, structural change and digitalisation are constantly reshaping framework conditions – regionally, nationally and internationally COVID-19 has sustainably changed the way we work. Bottlenecks in the supply chain and the war in Ukraine require a realignment of our economic system. And the urgently needed transformation to climate neutrality is only just beginning.

How, for example, can ecological solutions be combined with economic opportunities? Which sectors will prosper tomorrow and where will skilled labour become scarce? How do culture and the creative industries provide impetus and what does a labour market that promotes growth, prosperity and social participation look like?

We facilitate change and transformation: with well-founded analyses and advice on all relevant topics from the fields of Macroeconomics, Labour & Securing Skilled Labour, Cultural & Creative Industries as well Green Economy.

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Macroeconomics


The one constant in modern economies: change. In a dynamic environment, businesses and states must maintain an overview.

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Labour & Securing of Skilled Labour


Structural change, demography, digitalization – the labour market is undergoing massive change. Securing skilled labour is a central challenge.

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Culture & Creative Industries


Economic factor and driver of innovation - culture and creative industries create solutions to meet social and economic challenges.

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Green Economy


Sustainable, decarbonized and circular – the green economy unites ecological solutions with economic opportunities.

Our work on this topic

Take a look at our latest projects and activities.

Windrad und Kohlekraftwerk

Decarbonisation of raw materials industries in Germany

2022
 | Project

A study for the Bertelsmann Stiftung shows which climate policy measures can best support the switch to low-emission production processes.

Zug und Solaranlage

Just Transition Platform Conference: Carbon-Intensive Regions

| Event

Stakeholders of the European chemical industry exchange on their activities for a just transition towards climate neutrality.

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Gas consumption in Germany’s production sectors

2023
 | Project

One potential building block: the Federal Network Agency commissioned Prognos to conduct a study that can support the necessary assessment in the case of gas shortages.

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Accelerated climate protection does pay off

2023
 | Project

If the expansion of renewable energy and the implementation of efficiency measures are ac-celerated, electricity prices will fall more quickly, and the GDP will grow faster. These were the findings of our short study for the INSM.

2 Junge Studentin, die lernt und experimentelle Wind- und Sonnenlicht erneuerbare Energien in Ingenieurwesen.

Ecological transformation and the labour market in Schleswig-Holstein

ongoing
 | Project

How many specialists will Schleswig-Holstein need to implement its climate protection measures? What are the key professions necessary for successful implementation?

Windrad im Aufbau

DG REGIO – Evaluation of the European Green Deal

ongoing
 | Project

How effective has the EU cohesion policy been in driving green change in Europe? This and other questions are being investigated jointly with COWI, Milieu, and CSIL, on behalf of the European Commission (DG REGIO).

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Webinar: Monitoring the Transition to Circular Economy

| Event

Jannis Lambert and Tim Bichlmeier talk about monitoring concepts for the Circular Economy and present a self-assessment tool.

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Dutch Circular Economy Week: Workshop on circular business models

| Event

Greta Dekker presents the work of the Green Economy Network (KNUW) and introduces participants to circular business models using a learning game.

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Germany’s business model 2023

2023
 | Project

Why politicians and companies need to act consistently - and how they can do so. Joint study with BayernLB.

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Inflation – extra burden and relief for family households

2022
 | Project

Calculations on inflation-related additional private household expenditure and the work of the Federal Government's relief package.

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We provide high quality work. Using sound methods, we analyse economic and political developments. For projects and processes, we provide solution-oriented and empathetic support. We have over 60 years of experience in a wide range of disciplines and provide consultancy with vision and expertise.

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About us

Prognos – Providing Orientation.

Prognos is one of the oldest economic research centres in Europe. Founded at the University of Basel, Prognos experts have been conducting research for a wide range of clients from the public and private sectors since 1959 – politically independent, scientifically sound.

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