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Shared mobility: more challenging than expected, less sustainable than hoped for
Car sharing and other shared mobility services are supposed to reduce traffic and emissions – but so far, there has been little evidence of this. WU Vienna University of Economics and Business researchers have investigated why this is the case. They show: Car-centered infrastructure discourages sustainable mobility.
New tool provides knowledge on heat stress vulnerability in cities
Heat-related deaths and diseases are a major concern in Europe amid increasing extended periods of extreme heat. A new study proposes a novel way of quantifying and projecting future vulnerability to heat stress in different areas of a city, providing local decision-makers with knowledge for designing more effective adaptation strategies.
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.
The illiberal dawn: WU researcher warns against erosion of international law
More and more states are under authoritarian rule, and authoritarian regimes are trying to influence international law in their favor. Monika Polzin, professor of public law and international law at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, addresses this threat in her research.
How divorce affects kids: Study finds negative long-term effects for children of divorce
More and more children are growing up in single-parent households. In a new study, researchers from WU Vienna University of Economics and Business and the JKU Linz show that this can have negative consequences for their entire lives.
Mapping global rooftop growth for sustainable energy and urban planning
A novel machine learning framework to estimate global rooftop area growth from 2020 to 2050 can aid in planning sustainable energy systems, urban development, and climate change mitigation, and has potential for significant benefits in emerging economies.
Study finds correlation between temporary employment and salary growth
Involuntary temporary employment is the reason why wage growth has long been slower than predicted in Europe, as economists from WU Vienna University of Economics and Business and the Oesterreichische Nationalbank have shown in a new study.
Is football coming out? Why homophobia still seems widespread in football
Homosexuality is still a taboo subject in soccer – more so than in other areas of society. A study by WU Vienna has shed light on the reasons for this.
Building the future of finance: Launch of the DIGITAL doctoral research program
Employing digital technologies to make the European financial sector more efficient, robust, and sustainable – this is the goal of the EU-funded MSCA Digital Finance research program. WU Vienna University of Economics and Business is on board as one of the partners.
“A unique opportunity to conduct fundamental research in the field of AI”
In the FWF Cluster of Excellence “Bilateral AI”, top researchers from Austria are working on the future development of artificial intelligence. Among them are experts from WU like Axel Polleres – in this interview, he talks about the goals they are pursuing and what the AI of the future could be capable of.