Founded in 1925, DIW Berlin (the German Institute for Economic Research) is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany. The Institute analyzes the economic and social aspects of topical issues, formulating and disseminating policy advice based on its research findings. DIW Berlin is part of both the national and international scientific communities, provides research infrastructure to academics all over the world, and promotes the next generation of scientists. A member of the Leibniz Association, DIW Berlin is independent and primarily publicly funded.

Service Facilities at DIW Berlin

DIW Berlin has four departments, as well as the library, that support their scientific research and publish research results.

The communications department is principally concerned with promoting internal exchange of information and making the institute's findings available to the public. As political consulting is one of DIW Berlin's key areas, they strive for reaching the public through the media and thus contributing an empirical foundation to the public discourse on economic and social policy. 

The library team supports their researchers by supplying them with information and literature. The library is also open to the public as a reference library. Their customer care center can be found here as well: The library answers inquiries on research results and publications of DIW Berlin.

The information technology team provides DIW Berlin employees with steady and secure internet access, as well as access to cutting-edge information and communication technology. It also advises and supports the research departments when choosing and installing individual hard- and software for research projects. 

The management services department is responsible for control and financial management. The department's tasks also include project and supply management. It mainly supports the executive board and staff of DIW Berlin.

The legal department and human resources is responsible for all human resources issues and legal questions that occur. The department also includes the office management team that takes care of the work environment and provides different internal services.