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Why do some people remain stuck in long-term unemployment while others quickly achieve re-employment? A new study by Andreas I. Mueller sheds light on the predictability and hidden patterns of long-term unemployment.
Why do some people remain stuck in long-term unemployment while others quickly achieve re-employment? A new study by Andreas I. Mueller sheds light on the predictability and hidden patterns of long-term unemployment.
Diese Sonderausgabe der Public Paper-Reihe würdigt Kaspar Villigers visionäre Unterstützung für die Wirtschaftswissenschaften in der Gesellschaft und seinen bleibenden Einfluss auf die Forschung in Zürich. Mit dem UBS Center verbundene Forscher beschäftigen sich mit den grossen Fragen, die im Zentrum der aktuellen wirtschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen stehen: von zunehmender Ungleichheit, Klimawandel und der Zukunft der Arbeit bis hin zu globalen Handelsspannungen, Desinformation und dem Potenzial künstlicher Intelligenz.
What drives our moral decisions, and why do people often disagree on what is right or wrong? Despite significant progress in understanding human behavior, the fundamental forces shaping moral decision-making remain elusive. Roberto Weber’s research explores these complexities, aiming to move beyond simplistic models that fail to capture the richness of real-world moral choices.
What drives our moral decisions, and why do people often disagree on what is right or wrong? Despite significant progress in understanding human behavior, the fundamental forces shaping moral decision-making remain elusive. Roberto Weber’s research explores these complexities, aiming to move beyond simplistic models that fail to capture the richness of real-world moral choices.
Hans-Joachim Voth delves into the long-standing question of how humanity transitioned from stagnation to sustained economic growth. Drawing from his research on financial crises, long-term growth, and the history of economic development, Voth explores the key factors that allowed us to break free from millennia of stagnation. He reflects on the broader implications of this shift and the lessons we can apply to today’s economic challenges.
Hans-Joachim Voth delves into the long-standing question of how humanity transitioned from stagnation to sustained economic growth. Drawing from his research on financial crises, long-term growth, and the history of economic development, Voth explores the key factors that allowed us to break free from millennia of stagnation. He reflects on the broader implications of this shift and the lessons we can apply to today’s economic challenges.
In der aktuellen Ausgabe unserer Reihe Nobel Opinions blickt die Literaturnobelpreisträgerin Herta Müller auf den Sturz des Ceaușescu-Regimes im Jahr 1989 zurück – ein Ereignis, das zwar die Diktatur beendete, zugleich aber den Beginn eines schwierigen Übergangs zur Demokratie in Osteuropa markierte. Sie spricht darüber, wie Korruption, autoritäre Tendenzen und Enttäuschung in Ländern wie Rumänien, Ungarn und Polen Fuss gefasst haben, während externe Bedrohungen – etwa durch das Regime Putins – die Demokratie in ganz Europa untergraben. Angst, einst ein Instrument der Diktatur, besteht in neuer Form weiter. In ihrer Rede betont Müller, wie wichtig es ist, die Freiheit zu schützen und die Demokratie aktiv zu verteidigen, um ihre Zerstörung zu verhindern.
A field study shows that just twelve hours of memory training for first graders increases the baccalaureate graduation rate by 15 percentage points. Behavioral economist Ernst Fehr explains whether curricula should be rewritten and what parents can do themselves.
A field study shows that just twelve hours of memory training for first graders increases the baccalaureate graduation rate by 15 percentage points. Behavioral economist Ernst Fehr explains whether curricula should be rewritten and what parents can do themselves.
After two years at the WTO, Ralph Ossa returns to research and teaching. In an interview with Swiss newspaper Le Temps he reflects on the consequences of rising protectionism and on how to better include citizens in the global economy.
After two years at the WTO, Ralph Ossa returns to research and teaching. In an interview with Swiss newspaper Le Temps he reflects on the consequences of rising protectionism and on how to better include citizens in the global economy.