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.
Events and news
ZNWU at the Day of Sustainability 2025
On November 24, 2025, the three Darmstadt universities come together for the Day of Sustainability under the theme “Exploring Social Sustainability.” This year, ZNWU contributes an engaging workshop led by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Klüh and Sonja Kleinod, focusing on climate-adapted economic and social policy.
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Business in dialogue on: sustainable development
The research seminar of the Center for Sustainable Economic and Corporate Policy (SECP) takes place every semester. External or internal scientists report on their latest research results. Students are invited as well. Registration is not required.
When: Thursdays 12:15 to 1:45 pm
Where : Hybrid
House of Energy, Holzhofallee 38 / Room 105 or via BigBlueButton
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Lecture Series: Economic Activity Oriented Towards the Common Good
The University of Cologne and ZNWU are jointly hosting a lecture series exploring innovative business models that connect the common good, sustainability, and resilience. The sessions highlight new perspectives on how cooperative approaches can support sustainable economic development.
🗓 November 5, 2025 – January 14, 2026 |📍 University of Cologne
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Cooperations
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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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 liberalization, 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 fought 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 January 31, 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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