Welcome

Dear Visitor,

Welcome to the homepage of the Centre for Economic and Regional Studies of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. By unifying excellence in research, authenticity in science, and a commitment to society, the institute network of the Academy is set to produce values for both national and international success in Hungarian and universal science. 

Building on our national research traditions, being part of the only full-time research institute network in Hungary, our primary aim is to play a fundamental role in promoting the common weal and in building the foundation for our future through valuable scientific achievements based on highly promising discovery research. 

The Centre was established on January 1st 2012 with the merger of three academic institutes. The Institute of Economics, the Institute for World Economy and the Institute of Regional Studies remain independent in their scientific activities. They continue to fulfil their public tasks as defined in the Deed of Foundation at the highest scientific level.

The Institute of World Economics focuses on global economic trends and their effects on Hungary. It is the oldest and most experienced institute in this field in the country.

The Deed of Foundation of the Centre for Economic and Regional Studies of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences can be read here.