The Center for Sustainable Economic and Corporate Policy at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences aims to increase the research output of the Department of Economics and to sharpen its profile in research and teaching. The ZNWU focuses on business and economic research, in particular on issues relating to social developments and the interplay between social and organization-specific transformation processes, as cooperation between business and society is crucial to overcoming ecological and social challenges.
Research
Call for papers:
SHADOW POLITICS - SHADOW ECONOMY
Events such as the 2007 financial crisis or the Panama Papers have made it clear that in times of intense global competition and economic liberalisation, companies have increased incentives to shift their activities to shadow economies.
The conference “Shadow Economy – Shadow Politics: Is the Transformation Failing?” offers the opportunity to exchange initial findings on how the shadow economy and shadow politics are linked to the current ecological and technological transformation processes. It will also look at how phenomena such as Trumpism are linked to aspects of climate policy and how digital monopolies are gaining political power.
Together, we will discuss how the shadow economy and politics can be combated as part of a socio-ecological transformation. In addition, the changes in the political architecture of our societies that are necessary for sustainable change will be examined.
The Evangelische Akademie Tutzing cordially invites you all to submit your contribution by 31.01.2024 in order to participate in this important dialogue.
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Economy and climate protection: contrast or opportunity?
Is a sustainable economy even possible? Prof. Dr. Ulrich Klüh, Professor of Economics with a focus on macroeconomics and economic policy, and spokesperson for the Center for Sustainable Economic and Corporate Policy at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, deals with these and many other questions.
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Publications
Locating infrastructural agency: Computer protocols at the finance/security nexus
In the new publication by Moritz Hütten (h_da) and Malcolm Campbell-Verduyn (University of Groningen), they explore the question of whether or not blockchain protocols should be considered in security research.
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New Article: transformative public management training
Public administrations are a key player in the socio-ecological and digital transformation. A public management degree program that focuses on transformative skills for acting under uncertainty.
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Events and news
And yet it does exist: successful climate policy
Researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research analyzed 1,500 climate policy measures from 41 countries over the past 25 years to identify the 63 most successful strategies for reducing CO2 emissions. Their findings emphasize that success lies not in the quantity of measures but in their targeted selection and effective combination. The study highlights that reducing emissions cannot be achieved through bans alone. For insights on effective climate policies and what individuals and politicians can do to combat climate change, check out “Kemfert’s Climate Podcast,” where energy and climate economist Claudia Kemfert discusses key scientific studies, political impacts, and actionable sustainability tips with host Marcus Schödel.
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The golden boys and the Herstatt Bank – a spectacular bankruptcy with consequences
The bankruptcy of Cologne’s Herstatt Bank was one of the most spectacular in German history. Thousands of bank customers lost money. Things had started so well when the foreign exchange traders – known internally as golden boys – started betting on currencies. By Maike Brzoska
Broadcast on May 6, 2024
In the interview:
Ulrich Klüh, Professor of Economics at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Christoph Kaserer, Professor of Financial Management and Capital Markets at the Technical University of Munich
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LABOR.A 2024: FILL_THE_GAP
LABOR.A® 2024 opens its doors on September 19 at Berlin’s Cafe Moscow and digitally on labora.digital.
“Fill_the_gap”—Here’s’s what it’s all about : In the middle of a challenging election year, we are identifying gaps in the way we handle transformation issues – while also showing that together we can fill them.
How can we deal with tensions in society in combination with a changed security situation? How are gaps in wages and public investment linked to the rise of far-right parties and opinions? Future or backlash – how do we shape the socio-ecological transformation under these conditions? Are there viable concepts for less economic growth that preserve prosperity and secure jobs? And what is the task of the trade union movement in these turbulent times?
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