Prof of Concept: Making Economic Debates Accessible to a New Generation
One of the hosts is Marcel Olbert, Professor of Accounting and Taxation at the University of Mannheim. Together with co-hosts Niklas Schwab (hedgefonds.henning) and Christoph Wieland (HYPER), he discusses topical economic questions and seeks to make economic research and policy debates accessible to a younger audience, particularly Gen Z.
Where research meets public debate
The podcast combines evidence-based insights with a conversational, engaging format that bridges academia and public discourse. From taxation and public investment to competitiveness and fiscal policy, the hosts dig into key topics to unpack how economic narratives in Germany are shaped and what the evidence actually shows.
Through these conversations, Prof of Concept offers an opportunity to engage with current economic debates from a research-informed perspective.