Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung

The **German Institute for Economic Research (Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung – DIW Berlin)** is a research institution specializing in the study of **economic and social issues** and providing scientific analysis that supports the development of **public policy**. Its **Graduate Center** prepares early-career researchers through a doctoral program that combines **advanced academic training with participation in applied economic research**, in cooperation with German universities and institutions, including **Humboldt University of Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, and the University of Potsdam**.