The ifo Institute Leibniz Institute for Economic Research is a leading European think tank based in Munich, Germany. It conducts applied economic research with policy implications and trains junior researchers. Key services include the Ifo Business Climate Index, macroeconomic forecasts, and policy analyses. The institute serves policymakers, researchers, and the general public. Its unique selling proposition is providing influential economic indicators and research that bridge academic insights with public discourse, making it a trusted source for economic policy guidance in Europe.