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Nov 2023
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Zurich-based Professor David Dorn researches the downsides of globalization – making him the most respected Swiss economist. In an interview with NZZ am Sonntag he talks about globalization and immigration to Switzerland.

Nov
 
23
Insights

Zurich-based Professor David Dorn researches the downsides of globalization – making him the most respected Swiss economist. In an interview with NZZ am Sonntag he talks about globalization and immigration to Switzerland.

27.11.23 > News
David Dorn is a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher

Congratulations to UBS Foundation Professor David Dorn on being recognized in the global list of 2023 Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate. David is featured as one of 86 researchers worldwide in the Business and Economics category.

The Zurich-based, prominent thinker researches the downsides of globalisation – making him the most respected Swiss economist. In a recent interview with Swiss weekly NZZ am Sonntag, Dorn explains that Switzerland had a double benefit from globalisation.

Nov 2023
Insights/Dialogue & Events

The CDU politician Wolfgang Schäuble spoke at the University of Zurich about the future of free democracy. In his speech, he painted a cautiously optimistic picture, peppered with anecdotes and quotes from his impressive political career.

Nov
 
23
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The CDU politician Wolfgang Schäuble spoke at the University of Zurich about the future of free democracy. In his speech, he painted a cautiously optimistic picture, peppered with anecdotes and quotes from his impressive political career.

13.11.23 > News
New Public Paper: Democratic Conflict and Polarization

Several developments in Western democracies over the past decade have sparked worries about political stability. Standing out are the rise of radical political parties, heated polarization around questions of immigration, nationalism, or social liberalism, and – in some cases – attacks on democratic institutions. However, conflict and choice between clearly distinctive alternative ideas of how societies and economies should be governed are at the heart of democracy. Democracy needs competition and conflict. But where is the line between healthy and harmful conflict and polarization? Silja Häusermann and Simon Bornschier address this question in our new Public Paper.

Nov 2023
Insights/Dialogue & Events

Democracies around the globe are facing pressure on its democratic norms and institutions – affecting established and fragile democracies alike. Low voter turnout, a polarized electorate, populists gaining grounds – so many things are chipping away at democracy, making it obvious that it needs care and tending to survive. How this can be achieved is the subject of our event series in the fall.

Nov
 
23
Insights

Democracies around the globe are facing pressure on its democratic norms and institutions – affecting established and fragile democracies alike. Low voter turnout, a polarized electorate, populists gaining grounds – so many things are chipping away at democracy, making it obvious that it needs care and tending to survive. How this can be achieved is the subject of our event series in the fall.

Nov 2023
Insights/Media

The renowned professor Steven Pinker is an unshakeable believer in human progress and reason. How does he respond to widespread pessimism?

Nov
 
23
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The renowned professor Steven Pinker is an unshakeable believer in human progress and reason. How does he respond to widespread pessimism?

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Spotlight events

Feb
07
Webcasts

Gregory Crawford (University of Zurich)

Feb
07
Webcasts

Gregory Crawford (University of Zurich)

Apr
16
Podium

Bundesrat Ignazio Cassis, Eva Herzog, Boris Zürcher, u.v.m.

Apr
16
Podium

Bundesrat Ignazio Cassis, Eva Herzog, Boris Zürcher, u.v.m.

Apr
25
Opinions

Douglas Bernheim (Stanford University)

Apr
25
Opinions

Douglas Bernheim (Stanford University)

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