The results of the WIFO-Konjunkturtest (business cycle survey) in January show a slight improvement in economic assessments
compared with the previous quarter. However, economic expectations remained subdued in all sectors. Capacity utilisation stayed
at an average level. In the aggregate economy, as in the previous quarters, the "shortage of labour force" was the most important
obstacle to business activity, with "insufficient demand" continuing to gain slightly in importance. Although business uncertainty
has decreased, it is still high and reflects considerable economic risks. Despite declines, sale price expectations also remained
above average.
JEL-Codes:E32, E66
Forschungsbereich:Makroökonomie und öffentliche Finanzen – Industrie-, Innovations- und internationale Ökonomie – Regionalökonomie und räumliche Analyse