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Overview
Our services for companies and senior decision-makers based or interested in Germany are tailored to deliver the trends and insights that matter the most to you. Whether you are interested in monitoring the latest economic developments, track domestic sector or city performance or wish to speak to a German economic consultant to help with your specific research demand, we customise our service to your individual needs.
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Our subscription services provide access to a regular assessment of key economic trends, global economic forecasts and industry insights and help you translate what implications these developments have for your sector, business or wider strategy formulation.

Detailed forecasts for Germany, Europe and the world
Our local analysts, economic models, databanks and reports provide you with a toolkit to understand key forecasts and gain insight to economic data. We cover all major industries, 2,000 cities and regions across Germany and Europe and of course all relevant national and international economic trends. Use our forecasts and data for risk analysis, opportunity identification, and support for your business and investment strategy.

Economic consulting to match your individual needs
Whether you require bespoke sales and market demand modelling; wish to quantify the economic, environmental or social footprint of your business and its relevant supply chains; whether you require scenarios for stress testing or risk analysis; or wish to position your sector or business among thought leaders globally – whatever your research needs, our economic consulting and thought leadership team can support you.

Could not find what you were looking for or would like to speak to our local experts?
Our team in Germany consists of experienced economists ready to help unpack key economic trends, forecast risks and long-term structural economic developments. Our economic consultants assist with bespoke forecasting, risk analysis and support both public and private sector clients in quantifying economic, social and environmental impact.
Our team of highly knowledgeable and supportive client advisors are ready to support you with the ideation and scoping of your initial research or strategic requirements. We understand the trends that matter the most and speak your language.
- Oliver Rakau: Chief German Economist & Deputy-Head Eurozone Forecasting Team
- Dr. Daniel Harenberg: Thematic Economic Research
Meet the team

Oliver Rakau
Deputy Head Europe, Macro
+49 69 9675 8664

Oliver Rakau
Deputy Head Europe, Macro
Frankfurt, Germany
Oliver is Oxford Economics’ Chief Germany Economist and Deputy Head of the European Macroeconomics team. He is based in its Frankfurt office and his research is focused on Germany, ECB policy and inflation. Prior to joining the company in 2017, he has been a senior economist for Deutsche Bank Research in Frankfurt for seven years working in its macroeconomic and industry teams. He holds a Master’s degree from London School of Economics.

Johanna Neuhoff
Director of Economic Consulting, Continental Europe
+49 30 16 63 681 02

Johanna Neuhoff
Director of Economic Consulting, Continental Europe
Berlin, Germany
Johanna Neuhoff is Director for economic consulting services in Continental Europe. She is an expert evaluating the impact of policy changes, in forecasting and scenario building as well as in economic impact assessments. Her extensive knowledge in the real estate, housing, mobility/transport, and the green economy sector helped her in leading several complex and international consulting projects for public and private clients.
Prior to Oxford Economics, Johanna Neuhoff worked at DIW Econ, the consultancy firm of the German Institute for Economic Research, and two boutique consultancy firms. Johanna Neuhoff holds a Diploma with a focus on social and political sciences in Economics from the University of Potsdam, Germany, and a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin, USA, - both degrees with special distinction.

Jens Osterhaus
Senior Director
+49 699 675 8660

Jens Osterhaus
Senior Director
Frankfurt, Germany
Jens is responsible for business development across Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Eastern Europe, where he drives strategic growth initiatives and manages the client business. Within the region he and his team seek to deliver data-driven answers and solutions on economic intelligence matters to clients among all lines of businesses and institutions.
Just prior to joining Oxford Economics, Jens has worked as a consultant in strategy and business development at BMW Group. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Corporate Management and & Economics, He gained international experience working in Mozambique, Brazil and China.

Jan Sun
Senior Economist, Economic Impact
+49 301 6636 8103

Jan Sun
Senior Economist, Economic Impact
Berlin, Germany
Jan Sun is a Senior Economist in the Economic Impact Consulting Team in Continental Europe, based in Berlin, Germany. His work focuses on economic impact and policy impact assessments. He has worked on and led projects in various fields such as creative industries, e-commerce, industrial policy, housing and digital platforms. He has worked with public and private clients, including federal ministries, industry associations and high-profile companies.
Prior to joining Oxford Economics, Jan completed a PhD in economics at the University of Mannheim in 2022. He also holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Mannheim and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Munich. He has previously worked at the University of Mannheim, the University of Munich and as an intern at the German central bank in the financial stability department.

Hannah Marie Zick
Senior Economist, Continental Europe
+49 69 96758872

Hannah Marie Zick
Senior Economist, Continental Europe
Frankfurt, Germany
Hannah is a Senior Economist in the Economic Footprint and Sustainability team, based in Frankfurt, Germany, where she focuses on bespoke consulting projects for clients across continental Europe. Joining Oxford Economics in 2022, she has worked with several private and public clients such as federal ministries and the EU-Commission. Her expertise spans various fields including policy analysis, finance, construction, manufacturing and creative industries.
She holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Philipps University Marburg and a M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Mannheim. Additionally, Hannah enriched her academic experience with semesters abroad in the UK and Switzerland.

Daniel Harenberg
Lead Economist, Global Macro
+49 69 80883012

Daniel Harenberg
Lead Economist, Global Macro
Frankfurt, Germany
Daniel is a Lead Economist in Oxford Economics’ Global Team. Based in our Frankfurt office, he works on long-term, structural economic questions and provides coverage for the Netherlands. Prior to joining Oxford Economics, Daniel was a senior research fellow at the Center for Economic Research of ETH Zurich in Switzerland and at the Research Center SAFE of Goethe University in Frankfurt. Daniel received his PhD in economics from the University of Mannheim and has published in leading international journals such as the International Economic Review and Quantitative Economics.
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Our German team is specialised in macro forecasting and economic consulting. Based in Frankfurt and Berlin, our economists and subject-matter experts, as well as an experienced business development team stands ready to support you.
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