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Research
Social Justice
Profit at Any Cost? The Moral Limits of Corporate Action
Do we judge companies solely on their financial success? In classical economics, the dogma has long been that investors and the public primarily focus on one ...
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Research
Sustainable Business
Second Life or Recycling? The Real Value of Used EV Batteries
As electric vehicles (EVs) become mainstream, a less visible but increasingly urgent question arises: what happens to their batteries when they reach the end of ...
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Regulation & Public Policy
Research in a Minute
Video
Can Transfer Pricing Documentation Curb Profit Shifting?
Multinational firms use various methods to transfer profits from high-tax countries to low-tax countries. One of the most well-known tactics is transfer ...
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In the Media
Sustainable Business
How Banks Can Be Drivers of Climate Action
Can financial regulation contribute to more sustainable economic behavior? Recent research shows that tools such as climate stress tests may not only improve ...
General News
Christmas Address of the Dean Joachim Lutz
The year 2025 is drawing to a close. In his Christmas address, Dean Joachim Lutz talks about challenges and achievements and wishes students, professors, staff, ...
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Research
The Power of Network Effects During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is no longer just about cozy gift exchanges; it's now a critical time for retailers too. With consumers overwhelmed by special deals, gift ...
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Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning
In the Media
Why Financial Literacy Matters
Many people take unnecessary financial risks or miss valuable opportunities simply because they lack the knowledge for making informed decisions.
In the Media
Social Justice
When Times Get Tough: More Women Appointed to Leadership Positions
When organizations face turbulent times, leadership choices often change in telling ways. Periods of crisis, financial strain, or public scrutiny appear to open ...
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Research
Growing Similarity: How Occupations Shape Employee Personalities
Finding the “right” job is often portrayed as a matter of skills, experience, and opportunities. But staying in an occupation over the long term may depend just ...
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Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning
In the Media
Dividends Don’t Make You Richer
Dividends are often seen as the holy grail of investing: buy a stock, hold it, and enjoy regular payouts. Stability, reliability, passive income – the dream of ...