Götz Zeddies

Dr. Götz Zeddies is a Researcher in the Macroeconomics Department at the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH), a position he has held since December 2005. His work focuses on tax federalism, business cycle analysis and forecasting, and forecasting public finances for Germany. He is a member of the 'Steuerschätzungen' working group at the Federal Ministry of Finance, contributing to official tax revenue forecasting processes.

Dr. Zeddies studied at the University of Hohenheim and earned his PhD from the Georg-August University of Göttingen. His academic journey has positioned him as a key contributor to economic policy analysis in Germany, particularly in areas of fiscal sustainability and social security systems.

His research spans multiple critical domains of economic policy. Primary focus areas include tax federalism, examining how tax responsibilities are distributed across German governmental levels; business cycle analysis, providing insights into economic trends; and public finance forecasting, contributing to fiscal policy discussions. His work on pension systems analyzes sustainability challenges amid demographic change, while his research on international trade examines skill content and production fragmentation within Europe.

Dr. Zeddies' publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly contribution since 2007, with recent works addressing pension policy reforms (2024), medium-term economic projections (2024), and tax relief proposals for pensioners (2025). His research often combines theoretical economic analysis with empirical modeling to assess policy impacts, particularly on Germany's fiscal sustainability.

Professional recognition includes:

• Membership in the Federal Ministry of Finance's tax estimation working group

Throughout his career at IWH, Dr. Zeddies has maintained strong collaborative relationships with fellow researchers, particularly Oliver Holtemöller, contributing to the institute's mission of providing evidence-based economic analysis for policy decisions. His work bridges academic research and practical policy applications, with significant influence on German fiscal and social security policy discussions.