Research at WU Vienna

Our 1,600 researchers focus on topics in the fields of business and economics, society, and law.

Current Research

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Diabetes costs the global economy trillions
Klaus Prettner studies the global and national economic costs of diabetes.

Meet Our Researchers

Women take on more "Office Housework"
Women take on more "Office Housework" in companies

In her research, WU professor Isabella Grabner examines how companies measure performance and how promotion decisions are made. Are there structural inequalities between women and men?

Welthandelsplatz 1 - Der Wissens-Podcast

episode list
Episode 1
No Sugarcoating: What Is the True Cost of Diabetes?

In the debut episode, WU economist Klaus Prettner and his colleague Karin Heitzmann, director of the INEQ research institute, discuss new findings regarding the economic impact of diabetes on our society. Previous estimates failed to take various types of indirect costs into account, which means that the true extent of the economic consequences has long been underestimated.

New Publications

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Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Library & Learning Center Ceremonial Hall 1

on 13 May 2026 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

So, How Much Do You Make?

Is pay transparency the road to equal pay?
WU matters. WU talks.

Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Library & Learning Center Ceremonial Hall 1

on 20 May 2026 Starting at 18:30 - Ending at 20:00

AI Controversies

Is education obsolete?
WU matters. WU talks.

Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Library & Learning Center Ceremonial Hall 1

on 10 June 2026 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Global Minimum Tax vs. Tax Havens

A revolution, a bureaucratic nightmare, or an idea best forgotten?
WU matters. WU talks.