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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What Heat Waves Cost the Austrian Economy
Productivity drops in extreme heat – and the economic costs are in the billions.

Meet Our Researchers

Meet Our Researchers: Stephan Lutter
The hidden footprint of copper

WU-researcher Stephan Lutter examines how many natural resources – such as raw materials and water – we need to keep our economy running.

Welthandelsplatz 1 - Der Wissens-Podcast

episode list
Episode 4
Bugs on the Menu

Positive Attitudes Versus Consumer Skepticism: Study finds emotional barriers often outweigh sustainability beliefs.

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