Editorial Blog

Schlossfassade und Zweige mit hellgrünen Blättern

Why the Spectre of Inflation Has Not Been Vanquished

Inflation was a defining economic issue in 2024 and continues to affect consumers in 2025. Price increases have not hit all products equally: low cost options ...

Yasmine Labib steht auf dem Ehrenhof und hält ihre Abschlussarbeit hoch. Sie hat lange dunkle Haare und trägt ein schwarz-weißes Kleid

Credit: Mariam Hanna

Chapter University of Mannheim: short, intense and fulfilling

As an 18-year-old girl from Cairo, Egypt – a city of 10 million people – I decided to move to Mannheim, a small and probably less visually appealing city of ...

Prof. Stahl has short hair and wears a suit and tie.

Credit: Fotostudio klassisch-modern

“Happy Hour In reverse”: Where Dynamic Pricing May Creep Further

Pricing models that adjust costs based on real time demand are becoming increasingly visible in everyday life. Known as surge or dynamic pricing, this approach ...

Prof. Aprea has shoulder-length dark hair and wears a dark blazer and a purple blouse.

Credit: Stefan Leifken

Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning

Why Financial Education Is So Difficult – And Why We Need It

Why is financial education so difficult to grasp, and why does it matter more than ever? As economic systems become increasingly complex, many people struggle ...

Jana Wosnitza: From Business Studies to RTL Sports Presenter

Jana Wosnitza, sports presenter and “Let's Dance” participant, began her career by studying business administration at the University of Mannheim. Mannheim 24 ...

Prof. Aprea has shoulder-length dark hair and wears a dark blazer and a purple blouse.

Credit: Stefan Leifken

Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning

Why Children's Financial Education Should Start Early

Financial literacy is an essential life skill, and experts agree that the earlier children are introduced to the concepts of money management, the better ...

Prof. Niessen-Ruenzi has long, brown hair and wears a black jacket and a white blouse.

Credit: Anna Logue

Gender Stereotyping in Financial Ads: Men Overwhelmingly Feature as the Central Figure

Financial advertising has long relied on gendered stereotypes, shaping how men and women are portrayed in roles of authority, expertise, and responsibility. ...

Prof. Stahl has short hair and wears a suit and tie.

Credit: Fotostudio klassisch-modern

“AfD Stirs Hostility Towards Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises”

The relationship between business and politics is becoming increasingly fraught. In election campaigns, companies and brands are more frequently drawn into ...

Prof. Aprea has shoulder-length dark hair and wears a dark blazer and a purple blouse.

Credit: Stefan Leifken

“Women Leading The Finance Industry”

Financial independence and sound financial decision making play an important role not only in personal prosperity but also in shaping broader life choices. ...

Prof. Spengel has short grey hair and glasses. He is wearing a dark jacket with a blue shirt and a red patterned tie.

Regulation & Public Policy

Cum-Cum-Investigations Against The Sparkasse

The cum cum deals are considered one of the largest tax scandals in Germany, with estimated losses to the state amounting to billions of euros. Ongoing ...

all blog entries