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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Russian gas: what Austria and Europe have learned from their dependence
Austria's ability to weather Gazprom's recent gas supply halt to OMV highlights the significant progress made since 2022, when Europe faced severe economic risks due to heavy reliance on Russian gas. A study led by the Complexity Science Hub shows how coordinated responses, including gas storage and alternative supply routes, can mitigate potential damage, and offers key lessons for future crises.

Meet Our Researchers

"Keine von denen" als Wahloption?
Should we be able to vote for "none of the above"?

How much sense does make to offer a “none of the above” option on election ballots? Anita Zednik and Ben Greiner from WU Vienna’s Institute for Markets and Strategy have carried out empirical research to investigate this question.

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Psychopaths in the C-Suite
Psychopaths in the C-Suite

The cliché of the monster in pinstripes comes up again and again in films, media reports, and even academic research. Is it true or just a myth? WU researcher Günter K. Stahl explains ...

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

on 15 January 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Destroying Nature to Save It

Economic fallacies of the green transition
WU matters. WU talks.

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

on 22 January 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

“I feel like … gespalten”

The challenges of linguistic diversity
WU matters. WU talks.