Institute for East European Studies
For over 50 years the Institute for East European Studies has, through research, policy advice and information sources, contributed to the study of political and economic developments in East Europe and the Central Asian states of the Former Soviet Union.
A brochure (in German) on the history of the Institute for East European Studies, which was produced 2007 on the occasion of the Institute's relocation to Regensburg, can be downloaded here (pdf, 1.36 MB).
Tasks
The Institute focuses on the regions' historical specificities, analysis of social and economic adjustment processes, the early detection of correlated problems, and the development of practical solutions. It provides information and insights into complex economic and historical circumstances for academia, the political sector, and the broader public. In pursuing these tasks the Institute remains independent of commercial and political interests.
The work carried out by the Institute is aimed at analysing adjustment processes in economy and society. Moreover, the work aims at developing problem solutions. Carrying out its work, the Institute accesses its multidisciplinary staff of permanent associates. Furthermore, the Institute is continously making use of direct cooperation with local institutions and scientists. Institutionally connected to the Universities of Regensburg and Munich, the Institute maintains close and productive contacts with the scientific sector.
Fields
The Institute for East European Studies is a foundation constituted through public law. It comprises departments of Economics and History and a comprehensive specialist library, which is available to the public. The Institute is closely linked to corresponding university faculties through its director and head of the Economics Department, Professor Dr. Jürgen Jerger (University of Regensburg), and the head of the History Department, Professor Dr. Martin Schulze Wessel (University of Munich).
Books series
The Institute publishes several book series and two leading, internationally refereed journals: Economic Systems and the Yearbook for the History of East Europe.
Financing
The Institute is financed by the Bavarian State Ministry for Science, Research and Arts and by project funds, including the Volkswagen Foundation, the German Research Community (DFG) and international organisations.