WIFO White Paper: Exports as a Growth Driver. Measures for Further Export Stimulation

In recent years, exports have become a driver of economic growth in Austria and contributed essentially to the creation of employment. Austria was able to conquer increasing market shares at the international level and succeeded in improving its trade balance. Contrary to public fears, the integration of the Central and Eastern European countries into the European Union turned out to be extremely stimulating. Thus, internationalisation has produced a positive overall result for Austria.