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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How can wealthy nations respond to the baby bust?
In recent decades, fertility rates in high-income countries have steadily declined. A new study analyzed demographic trends and their consequences. The authors emphasize that despite the significant economic challenges posed by low fertility, a strategic and consistent policy response can effectively mitigate most adverse consequences.

Meet Our Researchers

Data Science vs. Cartel Agreements
Data Science vs. Cartel Agreements

How can digital technologies help us to detect illegal price fixing? Viktoria Robertson, Head of the Competition Law and Digitalization Group at WU Vienna, looks at this question in her research, working at the intersection of law and data science.

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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 ...

A Cinderella story
Upcycling: The identity of products

Once an airbag, now a handbag: Bernadette Kamleitner of the Institute for Marketing & Consumer Research explains why it makes sense to refer to the former identity of upcycled products.

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Events

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

on 20 November 2024 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

What Strengthens Europe?

Reviving what makes us strong
WU matters. WU talks.

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

on 11 December 2024 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

WU Manager of the Year 2024: Patricia Neumann

The future is STEM
WU matters. WU talks.

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

on 18 December 2024 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Free trade is out of steam

How the new world (dis)order threatens our prosperity
WU matters. WU talks.

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.