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Austrian data show how to curb profit shifting effectively
WU study shows that targeted anti‑tax avoidance rules curb profit shifting – while exemptions can backfire.
Female Bodies in Fashion: Greater Diversity, Stable Ideal
When measuring wellbeing, GDP is not the whole story
WU economists show why supplementary indicators are needed in addition to GDP
More than GDP: what constitutes prosperity
WU economists show why additional indicators are needed alongside GDP.
Do scandals hurt music sales – or do they fuel streams?
Study finds music scandals and boycott calls have little effect on listeners' behavior. But when streaming platforms intervene, the impact is significant.
Women take on more “office housework” in companies
New study reveals: Voluntary extra tasks in organizations are unevenly distributed
Diabetes costs the global economy trillions
Klaus Prettner studies the global and national economic costs of diabetes.
Gifts in the workplace: What’s allowed, and what isn’t?
Jennifer Schwab on the dos and don’ts regarding gifts in the workplace under Austrian civil law.
Suppressing Innovation Undermines Long-Run Prosperity
Family firms: A good reputation can come at a price
Study shows that consumer reactions to family firms depend on whether a negative incident was within the company’s control
What drives family firms’ internationalization?
New WU study shows how governance and culture shape the internationalization of family firms.
New study refutes traditional theories of executive risk-taking
NFL data and lab experiments show how psychosocial factors influence competitive decisions