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Klaus F. Zimmermann met with Skúli Magnússon, the “father of modern Reykjavík”

Klaus F. Zimmermann, GLO President & Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Population Economics (CiteScore) currently visits Reykjavík for a public lecture on June 12 on The Economics of Fertility Decline in the National Museum. The PRICE Lecture on Declining Fertility … Continue reading

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CiteScore 2024 out – Journal of Population Economics stabilizes position as top field journal

As of June 2025, the CiteScore 2024 (Scopus) numbers are out. In this ranking system, the Journal of Population Economics (JOPE) has stabilized and strengthened its leading position as a top field journal. CiteScore 2024 counts the citations received in 2021-2024 … Continue reading

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Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2025 for Klaus F. Zimmermann & the Journal of Population Economics.

“Dear Klaus F. Zimmermann, At Springer Nature, we are thrilled to celebrate our exceptional editors like you, whose dedication to your journals and research communities is truly inspiring. Your tireless efforts in developing your journal’s community, supporting your authors and … Continue reading

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Global Insights – an Opinion: The US Reciprocal Tariff Policy and the Economic Future of Europe

The US President has just announced ‘permanent’ tariffs on foreign cars starting April 2, 2025. The following article relates to this policy. “Published in 1776, Adam Smith’s seminal work, The Wealth of Nations, laid the foundation for modern economic theory, … Continue reading

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Loyalty to US vs pursuit of strategic autonomy: Where will Europe head? Global Insights.

February 27, 2025. Loyalty to US vs pursuit of strategic autonomy: Where will Europe head? Published in Global Times, February 27, 2025, p. 6. LINK. With statement of Klaus F. Zimmermann. PDF of article. Editor’s Note: It is evident that … Continue reading

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IZA in Bonn is closing down by December 31, 2025! Some remarks.

What is IZA? Some information: LINK The German Post Foundation has just announced the decision to close down the research institute IZA in Bonn on December 31, 2025. See the details below. “No one with some insight into the context … Continue reading

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Germany Decides, Europe Reacts. How the German elections affect EU governance. Online Panel Discussion on February 27, 2025, 3:00-5:00 CET (Paris)

Join an engaging and insightful discussion on how the German elections will shape the future of EU governance. Our panel of distinguished experts will explore the impact of the election results on Germany’s party system, European integration & governance, security … Continue reading

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Leading migration policy out of the dead end. Global insights – an opinion.

The “immigration question” was a central topic in Germany’s 2025 federal election campaign. On February 23, 2025, the parliament was re-elected. The country is now confronted with many promises, some of which are based on misjudgments. Forming a government and … Continue reading

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Migrationspolitik aus der Sackgasse führen. Global Insights – eine Meinung.

Die “Zuwanderungsfrage” war ein zentrales Thema des Bundestagswahlkampfes in Deutschland. Am 23. 2. 2025 wird das Parlament neu gewählt. Das Land wird mit vielen Versprechungen konfrontiert, die teilweise auf Fehleinschätzungen beruhen. Regierungsbildung und Programmatik werden etwas Zeit brauchen. Wie kommen … Continue reading

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Global Insights: Another global trade war in 2025?

Another global trade war in 2025? By Klaus F. Zimmermann Flourishing trade relationships between countries are crucial to the international division of labor and welfare. With forthcoming political changes in the United State and Europe, the trade disputes between China, … Continue reading

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