The Society for the Promotion of Economic Research (Friends of the Ifo Institute) e.V. financially supports the non-profit work of the Ifo Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich (LMU). An example is the annual research award.
The society receives its funds from the donations and contributions of its members. Membership is open to individuals, commercial enterprises, trade associations and domestic and foreign institutions. The society currently numbers approximately 60 members – leading figures from the business world, corporations, banks, insurance companies and trade associations.
The society is recognized as a non-profit organisation on the basis its support for scientific research. Membership fees and voluntary contributions are tax deductible. Every member sets its membership fee itself. The Executive Board of the society recommends an annual contribution of €1,200.
The members of the society choose a Board of Trustees that decides on the support measures and an Executive Board that assists the society in the procurement of funding. The Board of Trustees chooses a chairperson, deputy chairperson and treasurer from its midst. The Executive Board conducts the business of the society. (Members of the Executive Board and the Board of Trustees)
The Friends of the Ifo Institute receive different publications free of charge such as ifo Schnelldienst, ifo Konjunkturperspektiven and CESifo World Economic Survey. Membership also includes immediate posting of the latest results of the Ifo Business Survey (Ifo Business Climate Index). Other services are available at preferential prices, such as access to the Ifo Database as well as reduced prices at Ifo events. The annual general meeting of the society and the Ifo Institute features lectures and discussions on economic-policy issues.
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Society for the Promotion of Economic Research (Friends of the Ifo Institute e.V.) Kardinal-Faulhaber-Straße 14 80333 München
Barbara Hebele
Ifo Institute for Economic Research Poschingerstraße 581679 München
Phone: +49(0)89/9224-1693 Fax: +49(0)89/9224-1901
