The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano was founded in 1997. Our university has a strong international outlook, as testified by its multilingual courses (German, Italian, English and Ladin) and the high number of students and teaching staff from abroad. Languages? An asset! The university has five faculties, and a high percentage of lecturers (35%) and students (17%) come from abroad and they study, teach and do research in the fields of Economics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Education and Design. We have 4,100 students registered to more than 30 undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. The taught modules on offer and our research projects are linked to international and inter-regional networks. For example, within the Euregio project, we are partnered with the universities of Innsbruck and Trento, and we are committed to reaching top quality standards. Our teaching and research programmes revolve around five faculties and two research centres: Faculty of Economics and Management Faculty of Education Faculty of Computer Science Faculty of Design and Art Faculty of Science and Technology Competence Centre for Regional History Languages? An asset! What makes unibz stand out among all universities, in Italy and in Europe, is the multilingualism of its courses and research. The three official languages - Italian, German and English - are used during classes, meetings, conferences and in all events. Thus, the university offers an ideal environment not only to acquire specific knowledge in the disciplines at the basis of each one's degree course, but also to master the communication skills required by employment and by an increasingly globalised society. MODEL <section class="l-section l-section-Unibz\Organisms\OrganismText" id="Organism-1357" style="box-sizing:border-box; display:block; margin-bottom:38px; color:#202020; font-family:"DIN Web", Arial, sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:300; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:#ffffff; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial"> unibz in Rankings In national rankings, our university reaches top positions every year. In 2018, for the fourth consecutive year, the Italian research centre for social studies Censis has ranked our university as number one among smaller private universities (less than 5,000 students). We rank high in international rankings too, especially under the categories 'internationalisation', 'student satisfaction' and 'practice-oriented'. World University Rankings In the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings unibz ranked in the band of 351— 400 this year out of 1,285 institutions worldwide. Our strongest pillars were "Citations" (87.2) and "International outlook" (74.5). In Italy we are on the 12th position out of 43 universities ranked. In the 2019 World’s Best Small Universities Ranking unibz is ranked among the best 20 small universities worldwide. GET MORE DETAILS U-Multirank In this years' edition unibz achieved 12 top scores in indicators like top cited publications, interdisciplinary publications, international joint publications and post-doc positions. In the indicator international outlook unibz is among the Global Top 25 Performers. U-MULTIRANK Censis In 2019, for the third time in a row, we placed first among the small non-state universities, reaching also the highest average score among all Italian universities, state and non-state ones: 102.4 points. CENSIS WEBSITE <section class="l-section l-section-Unibz\Organisms\OrganismText" id="Organism-1359" style="box-sizing:border-box; display:block; margin-bottom:38px; color:#202020; font-family:"DIN Web", Arial, sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:300; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; widows:2; word-spacing:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:#ffffff; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial"> Quality Management unibz adheres to European quality standards in all its activities: teaching, research and administration. These are supported and enforced by ANVUR, the national agency that assesses how the Italian university system works and the quality of its research. For this reason, the Presidio di qualità (our quality assessment body), established by the Board of Directors, monitors our activities to make sure that the expected quality standards in the above mentioned aspects are met. This means that the members of our university community, during their activities, always have to bear in mind the quality goals we want to achieve Our strategy and three-year plan unibz is a public institution,but not a state university. In addition to its own financial means to fund teaching and research, the university receives its largest share of funding from the Provincia Autonoma of Bozen-Bolzano, the local metropolitan administrative body. The basis of its strategic development is described in the strategic and financial plan 2017-2019 between unibz and the Autonomous Province of Bozen-Bolzano. As a higher education institution governed by public law, unibz has its own performance plan that defines its goals in administration practice. As far as the quality standards for our degree courses and procedures to select our teaching staff are concerned, unibz adheres to the guidelines set by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR). However, with our university being a private institution, we can also hire up to 70% of our lecturers from abroad without a public call.
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
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Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
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Sachverständigenrat zur Begutachtung der gesamtwirtschaftlichen Entwicklung
AUFGABEN Der Sachverständigenrat zur Begutachtung der gesamtwirtschaftlichen Entwicklung ist ein Gremium der wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Politikberatung. Der Sachverständigenrat wurde durch Gesetz im Jahre 1963 mit dem Mandat eingerichtet, aus unabhängiger Expertensicht eine periodische Begutachtung der gesamtwirtschaftlichen Entwicklung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland vorzulegen und damit zur Erleichterung der Urteilsbildung bei allen wirtschaftspolitisch verantwortlichen Instanzen sowie der Öffentlichkeit beizutragen. Der Sachverständigenrat ist in seinem Beratungsauftrag unabhängig und hat eine transparente Arbeitsweise. Er stellt die wirtschaftliche Lage und deren absehbare Entwicklung dar und zeigt Fehlentwicklungen und Möglichkeiten zu deren Vermeidung oder Beseitigung auf. Dabei diskutiert er verschiedene Indikatoren der Wirtschaftsleistung, Lebensqualität und Nachhaltigkeit sowie politisch gesetzte Zielwerte. Zudem analysiert er den Fortschritt sowie die Chancen und Risiken der aktuellen Wirtschaftspolitik und zeigt mögliche Zielkonflikte auf. Seine Ausführungen und Konzeptionen sind ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der wirtschaftspolitischen Diskussion in Deutschland und haben die politische Entscheidungsfindung merklich beeinflusst. Der Sachverständigenrat hat im Einzelnen, entsprechend des gesetzlichen Auftrags, folgende Aufgaben: Darstellung der wirtschaftlichen Lage und deren absehbarer Entwicklung, Untersuchung, wie im Rahmen der marktwirtschaftlichen Ordnung gleichzeitig Stabilität des Preisniveaus, hoher Beschäftigungsstand und außenwirtschaftliches Gleichgewicht bei stetigem und angemessenem Wirtschaftswachstum gewährleistet sein können, unter Einbeziehung der Bildung und der Verteilung von Einkommen und Vermögen, Aufzeigen der Ursachen von aktuellen und potenziellen Spannungen zwischen der gesamtwirtschaftlichen Nachfrage und dem gesamtwirtschaftlichen Angebot, Aufzeigen von Fehlentwicklungen und Möglichkeiten zu deren Vermeidung oder Beseitigung, jedoch ohne Empfehlungen für bestimmte wirtschafts- und sozialpolitische Maßnahmen. Dem gesetzlichen Auftrag zufolge verfasst und veröffentlicht der Rat jedes Jahr ein Jahresgutachten (Mitte November) und überdies, in besonderen Problemlagen oder nach Auftrag durch die Bundesregierung, Sondergutachten und Expertisen zu ausgewählten Themen. Seit 2014 veröffentlicht der Sachverständigenrat zudem jährlich Mitte März Konjunkturprognose-Updates. Dem Sachverständigenrat wurde mit Wirkung vom 1. August 2019 zudem die Aufgabe des nationalen Ausschusses für Produktivität übertragen. Grundlage ist eine Empfehlung des Rates der Europäischen Union vom 20. September 2016. Die nationalen Ausschüsse sollen die Entwicklungen im Bereich der Produktivität und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit analysieren. Dazu zählen Diagnosen zu den langfristigen Antriebsfaktoren der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung, den Voraussetzungen, wie Produktivität und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit gesteigert werden können, etwa durch die Förderung von Innovationen, Forschung und Entwicklung, Bildung, Qualifizierung und Weiterbildung, sowie die Fähigkeit, Investitionen, Unternehmen und Humankapital anzuziehen. Ein breiter Konsultationsprozess auf nationaler Ebene sowie der regelmäßige Austausch und eine intensive Zusammenarbeit auf europäischer Ebene sollen in die Analyse einfließen. Der Sachverständigenrat befasst sich im Rahmen seiner Jahresgutachten bereits seit seiner Gründung mit den Themen Produktivität und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und legt ab dem Jahresgutachten 2019/20 jährlich zusätzlich einen analytischen Schwerpunkt auf diese Themen. ORGANISATION Der Sachverständigenrat besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern, die über besondere wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Kenntnisse und volkswirtschaftliche Erfahrungen verfügen müssen. Sie werden für einen Zeitraum von jeweils fünf Jahren vom Bundespräsidenten auf Vorschlag der Bundesregierung berufen. Wiederberufungen sind zulässig. Der Rat wählt aus seiner Mitte einen Vorsitzenden für die Dauer von drei Jahren. Bei der Erfüllung seiner Aufgaben wird der Rat durch einen Wissenschaftlichen Stab unter Leitung eines Generalsekretärs unterstützt. Darüber hinaus kann er für seine organisatorischen und statistischen Aufgaben auf eine Geschäftsstelle zurückgreifen, die beim Statistischen Bundesamt angesiedelt ist.
Georgetown University Press’s publishing program in Global Business and the Global Economy offers readers a global perspective on how the world works that students, scholars, and leaders need to understand in order to contribute to the best of their abilities. Located in Washington, DC, a vibrant nexus for business, government, and international relations and home to numerous startup, technology, real estate, banking, and hospitality companies, Georgetown University includes the Walsh School of Foreign Service and the McDonough School of Business, two highly ranked institutions that see business, politics, and public policy as intertwined. Building upon the press’s existing strengths in international affairs and security studies, world languages, and ethics, the Global Business publishing program recognizes that global problems demand global solutions, and that the business sector is a prime player. We are particularly interested in the transformation of the global economy wrought by advances in artificial intelligence, automation and robotics, global supply chains, digital currencies, the sharing economy, income inequality, and climate change. The future of capitalism, various forms of capitalism, the role of democracy, and the stability of democracies will also be featured on this list. All these subjects are held together by a recognition that business, politics, and international affairs are interrelated, and that global business exists not merely to generate revenue but also, sometimes, to serve society. For queries you can contact Hilary Claggett, the Senior Acquisitions Editor of Global Business via phone or email.
Freedom and individual responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit and open-​mindedness: ETH Zurich stands on a bedrock of true Swiss values. Our university for science and technology dates back to the year 1855, when the founders of modern-​day Switzerland created it as a centre of innovation and knowledge. At ETH Zurich, students discover an ideal environment for independent thinking, researchers a climate which inspires top performance. Situated in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, ETH Zurich is pioneering effective solutions to the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Universität Hamburg
About the Faculty Degree Programs at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences conducts teaching in three departments (Socioeconomics, Economics and Social Sciences) in the subjects Business Administration Criminological Social Research Economics Economics at the department of Socioeconomics Journalism and Communication Studies Law Section at the department of Socioeconomics Political Science Sociology at the department of Social Sciences Sociology at the department of Socioeconomics Our work is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to socially relevant current affairs. Research areas The researchers of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences participate in core research areas and emerging fields. In addition, some of them are currently working in six profile initiatives. Profile initiatives distinguish themselves by cross-faculty research on subjects, which could become emerging fields through the attraction of third-party funded projects in the coming years. Important research areas in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences are e.g.: social and economic climate research aspects of sustainability (social, economic, and reflexive dimensions), e.g. Humanities Centre for Advanced Studies "Futures of Sustainability" Health economics (in the inter-faculty Hamburg Center for Health Economics (HCHE) Additional participation Research in these areas is also conducted by our scientists in the Cluster of Excellence CLICCS, Center for a Sustainable University (KNU), and by active teams of researchers in the areas of public management and collective decisions. Interdisciplinary, research oriented master’s degree programs These interdisciplinary, research oriented master’s degree programs ensure a link between research and teaching: Politics, Economics and Philosophy (MSc), Health Economics and Health Care Management (MSc) (in German only), International Business and Sustainability (MA), Interdisciplinary Public and Nonprofit Studies (MSc) (in German only) See the departments’ websites for further research research areas. The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences combines high-profile research with an open approach to new educational pathways: With its BA in Socioeconomics, the Department of Socioeconomics offers an interdisciplinary program in economics and social sciences that provides students that have a professional qualification but no German secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur) or hold a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, with the opportunity to obtain a university qualification. The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences is divided into three departments: Department of Socioeconomics Department of Social Sciences Department of Economics Approximately 80 professorships are assigned across the departments. Central institutions: The Graduate School provides support for early career researchers in the Faculty. By coordinating the process for doctoral candidates within the Faculty’s established structured doctoral degree programs, it provides doctoral students not only with a systematic education, but also creates close links between the Faculty disciplines and interdisciplinary research. The Graduate School thus provides optimal support for early career researchers. The Faculty also has a number of services to assist Faculty members in their studies, teaching, and research. Researchers and students involved in basic research have access to the Research Laboratory, which is fitted with modern equipment for conducting a range of experiments and surveys. The Faculty has 3 academic offices and an International Office to provide students with comprehensive service. The eLearning office provides information, advice, and support for teachers in the Faculties of Business, Economics and Social Sciences and Business Administration on integrating digital media into their teaching. Our Faculty also works with the German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA) via joint appointments and close collaboration in research and early career researcher support. GIGA is an independent research institute based in Hamburg and a member of the Leibniz Association. Its members study the politics, economies, and societies of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as global issues. Contact Find out more about us: New students can get more information at the annual open days or individual advice at our academic offices. For interested members of the public, our researchers offer a glimpse into their research, for example, as part of the General Lecture Series. If you would like to meet us in person, drop into the Faculty building at the center of the Universität Hamburg campus. We have additional buildings in Welckerstrasse, Max-Brauer-Allee, Rentzelstrasse, the Esplanade, and Sedanstrasse.
Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Informationstechnik FIT
For about 30 years now Fraunhofer FIT has been conducting R&D on user-friendly smart solutions that blend seamlessly in business processes. Our clients benefit from more efficient processes and increased quality, internal connectivity and staff satisfaction. Fraunhofer FIT is your partner of choice for digitization, Industry 4.0 projects and IoT solutions. Our researchers work in interdisciplinary teams and combine insights from computer science with questions from other fields. Thus, the institute invents and develops applications customtailored to support people in their jobs and to enrich their leisure time. Our specific strength is a comprehensive system design process, from test and validation of concepts to the handover of well-implemented systems.
Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) / University of Bielefeld
The ZiF is Bielefeld University's Institute for Advanced Study and fosters outstanding and innovative interdisciplinary research projects. The ZiF is an independent thematically open research institution and is open to scholars from all disciplines and all countries.
University of Vienna, Department of Finance
The first chair in finance at the University of Vienna was established in 1991 with the appointment of Edwin O. Fischer at the Department of Business Administration. In 1993 Engelbert J. Dockner and Josef Zechner were appointed. Prof.Fischer left for the University of Graz in 2002. As part of the general restructuring process at the University of Vienna the Department of Finance was founded in January 2005. It consisted of the faculty members and administrative staff of three chairs in banking and finance and the chair in financial services and public utility management. It was also responsible for the management of the Gutmann Center for Portfolio Management. (See old website of the Department.) Due to fact that professors Dockner and Zechner left for the WU at the end of 2007 the department has been dissolved and the finance group was integrated in the Department of Business Studies. With the appointment of professors Lóránth and Gehrig in 2009 and 2010 the department has been reestablished in January 2011. The department's primary objectives are to be actively involved in the international scientific finance community, to produce excellent research and to translate research experiences into an innovative and well founded teaching. The Department of Finance offers courses in the international business program, the traditional business program, the economics program and the statistics program of the University of Vienna. With the academic year 2017/18 a specialized master's program in Banking and Finance has been established. Research of the faculty members covers topics like financial intermediaries, banking regulation, systemic risk, corporate finance and capital structure, risk management, portfolio-management, market microstructure and asset pricing in incomplete (international) financial markets. Teaching is differentiated according to the respective level. The Department offers courses, both on the bachelor’s and the master’s level, in the traditional business programme and the international business programme. These courses also serve as electives in the economics programmes and the statistics programmes of the University of Vienna. A new specialised master’s program in Banking and Finance started in the academic year 2017/18. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the portfolio management program. This program was established by Engelbert Dockner and Josef Zechner jointly with the ZZ Vermögensverwaltung in 1995. It gives students the opportunity to independently manage real portfolios and thus gain experience in applied portfolio and asset management. Additionally, members of the Department have also offered courses in the bachelor’s programme in Business Informatics and the teacher training programme in Geography and Economics. At the graduate level the members of the department are actively involved in the PhD education. Since the winter term 2005/ 06 the faculty members have been co-organizing the courses for the for the Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF), a joint initiative of our Department, the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and the Institute for Advanced Studies in Vienna. The VGSF is fully funded by the Austrian Science Fund and offers an excellent research oriented doctoral education with the help of internationally well respected visiting scholars.
The Forward College is governed by The Board of Trustees, The Academic Council and the President. The Team is organised into five operational groups which include Staff, Faculty, and Senior Advisors: The Bachelor in Business Leadership (BBL) Development Group The Academic Bachelors Development Group The Careers and Partnerships Group The Outreach, Admissions and Inclusion Group The Management Group The Founding Team Having worked in Government, major Tech companies, social business, and higher education in leadership positions, Boris and Leonor have witnessed how positive leadership relies not solely on expertise and rational thinking but also on other forms of intelligences: social, emotional, practical and technological. At the heart of their vision lies a desire to develop a more human and holistic model for higher education that is fit for the future of work and global challenges. VISION Resynchronising Higher Education Our times call for a switch towards a more positive and human model of leadership. This new leadership shall leverage all forms of human intelligences and skills: cognitive but also social, emotional, practical and technological. Blending tradition for excellence and innovation for relevance, FORWARD COLLEGE offers a unique programme designed for bright students who wish to bring about positive change. New Leadership Society and Businesses are evolving from hierarchical structures where leadership is about reaching positions of power into communities and networks where leadership is about engaging people for a shared purpose across areas of expertise, cultures, social backgrounds, and organisations. This engagement-based leadership reflects the changing aspirations of younger generations who wish to make change happen here and now, of employees wanting to feel engaged rather than “managed”, of citizens who seek to participate more actively in decision-making processes. Engagement-based leadership is relevant for business organisations that are increasingly decentralised, co-operative, and immersed in complex ecosystems. It is also more relevant for tackling highly complex challenges in areas including ecology, geo-politics, and economic inequality where top down approaches are proving ineffective. “MY BEST ADVICE: DEVELOP A REPUTATION OF EXCELLENCE IN THE THING THAT YOU WANT TO BE KNOWN FOR.” JEFFREY SAMPSON, FOUNDING MEMBER OF APPLE UNIVERSITY Based on All Human Intelligences Engagement-based leadership emphasises the central importance of human processes, requiring it to draw on the full range of Human Intelligences: “Training promising students into developing all of these Human Intelligences will nurture a powerful yet diverse set of values, beliefs, knowledge, and skills that are the key components of engagement-based leadership.”
Paderborn University is the University for the Information Society. Our strong foundation in computer science and its applications, as well as the importance of IT for a growing number of disciplines, are the pillars for this claim. But we want to achieve more: we want to contribute to the scientific and technical development of the information society, simultaneously critically reflecting these developments by taking into account the history, norms and values of our society. To achieve this, we need the spectrum from “hard” sciences to the arts and humanities to complement and learn from each other. Our mission includes a strong international and cultural presence, since the information society is decidedly global and should not remain a purely intellectual undertaking. Our university orchestra, our drama group, and more than 70 different sports, are some of the important university activities that help characterize academic life here in Paderborn. Our five faculties cover a broad range of courses of study in the arts and humanities, business studies, natural sciences, and engineering. We offer 63 degree programs at bachelor and master level. Additionally, teacher education programs play an important role in Paderborn. With over 20,300 students, 255 professors and a library that is open 350 days a year, our compact campus university provides a friendly, green, connected environment with excellent services for student life.
Profil der Kieler Universität Die Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (Kurzform: CAU) trägt durch Forschung, Lehre und Wissenstransfer zur Lösung der großen Herausforderungen unserer Zeit auf den Gebieten Gesundheit, Umwelt und Kultur im Wandel, Ernährung und Energie bei. So sichert sie den Frieden und erhält die Lebensgrundlage zukünftiger Generationen. Durch disziplinübergreifendes Denken, unabhängig von kurzlebigen Trends und durch gemeinsames, verantwortungsvolles Tun sorgt die CAU dafür, dass wissenschaftliche Erkenntnis in alle Bereiche der Gesellschaft getragen wird. Dort findet sie als Beitrag zur Friedens- und Wohlstandssicherung Eingang in politische, wirtschaftliche und soziale Entscheidungsprozesse. Bei ihrer Gründung im Jahr 1665 gab sich die CAU das Motto “Pax Optima Rerum: Der Friede ist das höchste aller Güter”. Diese Maxime ist über 350 Jahre danach nach wie vor aktuell. Gemäß diesem Leitgedanken möchte die Universität zu einer friedlichen, gerechten Welt beitragen, in der alle Menschen auskömmlich und in Freiheit leben können. Zu einer Welt, in der der respektvolle Umgang mit der Umwelt auch nachfolgenden Generationen ein auskömmliches Leben ermöglicht. Die Mission der CAU lautet: Forschung und Lehre, die zur Friedenssicherung, zur Wohlstandssicherung und zum Erhalt einer pluralistischen, freien Gesellschaft beitragen und sich den Herausforderungen unserer Zeit stellen. Sie beruhen auf starken Disziplinen. Sie erfordern interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit. Und sie setzen sich mit transdisziplinären Fragestellungen auseinander. Gemeinsam mit Stakeholdern aus Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und Politik erarbeiten wir so Lösungen für die drängenden Fragen unserer Zeit und setzen diese gemeinsam um.
Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. Established in 1974 with the passage of the Deakin University Act 1974, the university was named after the second Prime Minister of Australia, Alfred Deakin. Its main campuses are in Melbourne's Burwood suburb, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool, as well as the online Cloud Campus. Deakin also has learning centres in Dandenong, Craigieburn and Werribee, all in the state of Victoria. As one of Australia’s largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and, most importantly, an educational portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience. Deakin's research activities are growing.[3] 0.89% of Deakin's research is rated at or above world class.[4] Its combined research funding increased from A$4.5 million in 1997 to A$47.2 million in 2015.[3] Deakin University consistently ranks highly in undergraduate student satisfaction; in the 2019 Student Experience Survey, Deakin had the fourth highest student satisfaction rating nationally, and the highest student satisfaction rating out of all Victorian universities.[5][6][7] Deakin has had the highest undergraduate student satisfaction ratings out of all Victorian universities every year since 2010, and has consistently placed in the top two for highest postgraduate student satisfaction out of all Victorian universities every year since 2010, however the satisfaction of postgraduate students varies from School to School.[8]
The Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) is the monetary authority of Luxembourg and a member of the Eurosystem and the European System of Central Banks. It was established on 1 June 1998 in accordance with the provisions of the law of 22 April 1998. The BCL is currently governed by its Organic Law of 23 December 1998, as amended several times. The BCL was set up at the same time as the European Central Bank (ECB). Their inception represents the outcome of long efforts pertaining to the creation of the European Economic and Monetary Union (see Eurosystem). The state of Luxembourg is the sole shareholder of the BCL's capital for an amount of 175 million euro (25 million euro as of 31 December 2008). The capital increase was realised by incorporation of reserves amounting to 150 million euro as of 1 June 2009. The BCL, however, is independent, a fact that is provided for in its Organic Law and in the Treaty. The role of the BCL is of utmost importance not only for the euro area but also for Luxembourg. The Treaty on European Union and the advent of the euro made the establishment of a central bank in Luxembourg an absolute necessity. The BCL is entrusted with essential missions related to monetary policy, the issuing of banknotes, financial stability, payment systems and economic analysis.
What brings us together Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Our Services: Audit & Assurance Consulting Financial Advisory Legal Deloitte Private Risk Advisory
ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research
The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research in Mannheim is a non-profit and independent institute with the legal form of a limited liability company (GmbH). ZEW is a member of the Leibniz Association. Founded in 1990 on the basis of a public-private initiative in the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg in co-operation with the University of Mannheim, ZEW is one of Germany's leading economic research institutes, and enjoys a strong reputation throughout Europe. Research Approach ZEW's guiding mission is to study the "optimal performance and the design of markets and institutions in Europe". To this end, ZEW applies a plurality of methodologies, with a clear focus on microeconomic and microeconometric research. The institute co-operates closely with other scientific disciplines to address research questions. In this context, the research institute distinguishes itself, inter alia, in the analysis of internationally comparative questions in the European context and in the creation of data bases which are eminently important as a basis for scientific research. In addition, ZEW provides external persons and bodies with excerpts of selected data stocks for the purpose of scientific research. Evaluations in regular intervals ensure the quality of the work performed in the research units and its orientation towards the institute's research programme. Evaluations are carried out by the Scientific Advisory Council of ZEW, which is composed of renowned German and foreign scientists as well as of executives from the economy and public administration. Research Funding Institutional funding by the federal and state government institutions is the financing basis for ZEW’s research work, accounting for around 54 per cent. 43 percent of the Institute's financial resources are obtained from research projects for third parties, including the European Commission, ministries and institutions of the federal and state governments, as well as companies, associations, and local authorities. ZEW's work is conceptually and financially supported by the ZEW Sponsors' Association for Science and Practice (Registered Society), which was founded in 1993. The firms belonging to this organisation facilitate a constant exchange between the domains of research and practice. Open Access ZEW has taken a clear stance for greater transparency and openness with its Open Access strategy. Open Access involves making research publications freely available online. With its new strategy, ZEW joins the national and international efforts, specifically the Leibniz Association’s Open Access Guidelines, aimed at making scientific knowledge available to all without any technical, legal or financial barriers. Best Academic Practice Guidelines at ZEW In order to fulfil its responsibility in research, ZEW has committed itself to follow strict guidelines to ensure good scientific practice and to deal with scientific misconduct. Professor Irene Bertschek and Professor Christoph Böhringer have been appointed as ombudspersons. Knowledge Transfer One of the institute’s key objectives is to communicate research findings to the scientific community, to political decision-makers and to interested members of the public. To ensure that information reaches the intended recipients, ZEW makes use of a variety of communication channels, such as press releases, scientific and public events, as well as print and electronic media. The primary medium used for the dissemination of research findings are the ZEW Discussion Papers, which are available free-of-charge. ZEW also produces one established book series, the ZEW Economic Studies, and magazines like the ZEWnews, which are nationally and internationally distributed. In addition, ZEW seminars provide further training that is informed by scientific research and highly relevant to practice. Each year, these seminars attract hundreds of participants from the fields of academia, administration and business." Annual Report/ZEW in brief You will find additional information about ZEW and its activities in our Annual Report and in our flyer "ZEW in brief", (as PDF file, 201 KB), as well as the Chinese version of ZEW's information brochure "ZEW in brief", (as PDF file, 994 KB).
Swiss Institute for Empirical Economic Research
The Swiss Institute for Empirical Economic Research is linking scientific research and economic policy consultancy. The Institute is led and managed by the Directors and Professors Monika Bütler, Michael Lechner und Winfried Koeniger. . The main activities at the Institute are scientific research and economic policy consultancy. The strategic success of the Institute lies in conducting intensive basic research which provides the foundation for consulting of governments and private organisations. The research focuses on: Labor Economics Economic Policy Social Insurance Consumption and Household Finance Macroeconomics Microeconomics Political Economics Health Economics Sports Economics For our analyses we use econometric methods and quantitative methods for simulations and computations based on general equilibrium models. For more information please look at our list of research projects on this website and the individual homepages of our members. Most of the recent papers, books and presentations are available for download. The Insitute plays an important role in the education of students and the General public at the University of St. Gallen. Our teaching activities focus on: Macroeconomics Sports Economics Game Theory Econometrics and Applications in Labor and Financial Markets at the Bachelor, Master and Doctoral Levels at the University of St.Gallen. We strongly emphasis on the practical application of the methods thaught, so that about a third of courses takes place at PCs in the laboratory.
Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftlichen Fakultät, Universität Rostock
Die Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät besteht aus den vier Instituten für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Politik- und Verwaltungswissenschaften, Soziologie und Demographie sowie für Volkswirtschaftslehre. An ihr arbeiten 21 Voll- und 4 Juniorprofessorinnen und -professoren sowie etwa ca. 60 wissenschaftliche und ca. 17 nichtwissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter. Derzeit studieren ca. 2000 Studentinnen und Studenten an der Fakultät in fünf Bachelor- und sechs Masterstudiengängen, die weite Bereiche der Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften abdecken. Viele der angebotenen Module werden auch in zahlreiche Studiengänge anderer Fakultäten eingebracht. Die Forschungsthemen der an der Fakultät tätigen Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler decken alle Teilbereiche der Wirtschafts- und Sozialforschung ab. Wichtige Themenschwerpunkte sind: Dienstleistungsmanagement Kollektive Identitäten Politikwissenschaften mit Schwerpunkt Area Studies Nachhaltigkeit in dynamischen Volkswirtschaften Ursachen und Konsequenzen des demografischen Wandels Forscherinnen und Forscher der Fakultät leisten wichtige Beiträge zu den von der Universität Rostock betriebenen interdisziplinären Profillinien "Altern des Individuums und der Gesellschaft", "Maritime Systeme" und "Wissen – Kultur —Transformation", beteiligen sich an DFG-geförderten Graduierentenprogrammen und kooperieren eng mit dem Rostocker Max-Planck-Institut für demografische Forschung.
Mission, strategy and tasks DNB is committed to a stable financial system: stable prices, solid financial institutions and properly functioning payment transfers. In the fulfilment of all its tasks, DNB puts into practice its mission: working on trust. Our mission Working on trust DNB seeks to safeguard financial stability and thus contributes to sustainable prosperity in the Netherlands. As an independent central bank, supervisory authority and resolution authority, DNB works in tandem with its European partners to achieve: price stability and a balanced macroeconomic development in Europe; a shock-resilient financial system and a secure, reliable and efficient payment system; and strong and sound financial institutions that meet their obligations and commitments. By issuing independent economic advice, DNB strengthens policies aimed at its primary targets. Our tasks Financial stability DNB is committed to a stable financial system: a system that is resilient and contributes to sustainable economic growth. DNB warns for risks that may harm the financial system as a whole. We also improve the financial system's resilience by demanding that financial institutions reinforce their buffers. Read more about DNB's commitment to financial stability. Monetary stability The aim of monetary policy is to achieve price stability: an inflation of below, but close to 2%. Price stability provides consumers and investors certainty and that contributes towards sustainable prosperity. The interest rate is the most important instrument to influence price stability. The ECB's Governing Council decides on the interest rate. Chairman Christine Lagarde, the other members of the ECB's Executive Board and the central bank governors of the euro area, including DNB's Klaas Knot. Read more about DNB, its monetary policy and the policy instruments. Read more about the ECB's monetary policy. ECB and the Eurosystem explained in 3 min. Payment systems DNB actively promotes a safe and reliable payment system – in the Netherlands and Europe. We are responsible for putting euro banknotes into circulation and checking them for authenticity, damage and soiling. Improving the accessibility and availability of payment services is also important. DNB is also committed to properly operating payment and securities transactions systems, such as TARGET2. Read more about DNB and the world of payments. Supervision DNB is committed to a reliable financial system. That is why it supervises banks, pension funds, insurers and other financial institutions. We pay specific attention to the financial position and the quality of the management board. It is important that institutions stick to the agreements with their customers.Supervision reduces the chance that an institution ends up in difficulties, but it is no guarantee. Read more about DNB's supervision. Resolution DNB works together with its European partners on planning and the resolution of banks: the carefully controlled manner of resolving a bank in trouble. DNB is a member of the Single Resolution Board in Brussels, which has a leading role in the resolution of European banks directly under the supervision of the ECB and banks operating in more than one country. Read more about DNB'scommitmentto the proper resolution of failing banks. Other tasks Statistics: DNB collects statistical information and compiles statistics in close cooperation with partners such as Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Research: DNB makes economic forecasts and carries out research in the field of its operations. Economic advice: DNB gives independent economic advice to the government and is represented on the Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands (SER) and the Central Economic Commission (CEC). Our vision and strategy As the foregoing makes clear, we are committed to financial stability, thus contributing to sustainable prosperity.The speed with which our world is changing means we occasionally have to ask ourselves if we need to explore other avenues to achieve that aim. We therefore formulated a new medium-term strategy in 2019. The strategy consists of six ambitions which we will endeavour to achieve for 2025. For example: by then we intend to have integrated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in all aspects of our activities, and our efforts will have made a recognised contribution to public trust in financial institutions in the Netherlands. Our strategy focuses on change: it does not mention the performance of our regular tasks, which naturally remain as important as ever. Read DNB2025 – DNB Vision and strategy.
Since its founding 25 years ago, the University of Potsdam has excelled in research and teaching and is well positioned both on a national and international scale. Achieving this under consistently difficult economic conditions speaks for the quality and motivation of our professors, research, and administrative staff. Now it is essential to consolidate and extend this position. We want to play an active role among Germany’s leading research universities on a sustained basis. And, of course, we also want to take top positions in our areas of studies. This is the only way to attract the brightest and most-talented minds to Brandenburg and to offer them career perspectives. We are convinced that investments being made in research and teaching today will pay off for Brandenburg in the near future. This is why we actively engage in qualified training of skilled personnel that we urgently need and ensure a rapid translation of the latest scientific findings into practice. It is of particular concern to us to win strong political, economic, and social partners. When we report about our work here, we do not only want to inform you but also arouse your interest and show connecting factors which improve the density and stability of our network for education, science and knowledge transfer – to the benefit of Brandenburg.