Research at WU Vienna

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

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Inconsistent beliefs: Getting a grasp on contradictions
Many of our beliefs are more contradictory than we like to think. As part of a new Special Research Area, WU Vienna researchers want to shed light on the reasons why.

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Does inequality make people less generous?
Inequality is on the rise – what does that mean for volunteering?

A third of all Austrians do voluntary work – whether it's with the volunteer fire department, the boy or girl scouts, or in a soup kitchen. But what does it mean for volunteering when economic inequality increases?

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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 Forum

on 14 May 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

AI – A Blessing or a Curse?

The new world economy in the age of artificial intelligence
WU matters. WU talks.

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

on 04 June 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

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

on 11 June 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30