The European Investment Bank (EIB) acts as a catalyst to better understand the challenges of investing in Europe’s economy and meet the financing needs of that investment.
The goal of the EIB Economics Department is to act as a hub for research into investment and investment finance across Europe. We bring together our own research and unique data sources with top-level research all over Europe, providing an entry point for researchers and a platform for dialogue.
We also play a critical role in supporting EIB operations through the analysis of the changing economic context, investment opportunities and risks, helping to define the Bank’s positioning, strategy and policy in Europe and beyond. We work to enhance the Bank’s ability to assess risks and track the impacts of its investments at both micro- and macroeconomic levels.
With a core team of 40 economists, the EIB Economics department is led by Director Debora Revoltella.
Our activities at a glance
In focus
EIB Investment Survey 2024: European Union overview
The outlook for the future is mixed. On balance, EU firms are negative about the political and regulatory environment and the overall economic climate, with more firms expecting the situation to deteriorate than improve in the next 12 months. EU firms see mild improvements – in net terms – in business prospects within their sectors and in their ability to finance investments internally, although these improvements are less visible than in the United States. Access to finance also remains a concern.
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You can contact our economists at economics@eib.org. The EIB Institute also provides research funding opportunities.