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Digital transformation processes lead to profound changes in job and competence profiles and must be accompanied by an effective change management. The key challenges are to remove obstacles to acceptance and to create a culture of innovation and...
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The circular economy aims to keep products and materials in the economic cycle for as long as possible in order to reduce resource consumption, avoid waste and emissions, and reduce the negative impact of the economy on the environment. It...
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Returns on capital play a prominent role in economics. Ultimately, all companies base their business practices on the return on capital employed. Equity dominates here. But which influencing factors determine the return on capital and how are they...
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Argentina has experienced an economic decline in recent decades. Formerly one of the richest countries in the world, the country is now characterized by inflation, poverty and recession. The newly elected President Javier Milei wants to turn things...
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Social benefits, and particularly their intragenerational distribution – although surprisingly vaguely defined – are a much-discussed topic in the public debate. This article provides a clear economic definition of social benefits in Germany,...
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Motivated by the increasing interest of investors in sustainability issues, this article illustrates how sustainability ratings can be integrated into the traditional Markowitz portfolio optimization process. In particular, it shows that a negative...
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On August 2, 2024, the AI Act came into force. The AI Act is part of a new regulatory system for artificial intelligence in the EU. This new regulatory system is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence. It sets...
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A lack of sleep has a direct impact on job performance. In our study, we show that a majority of students have problems to fall asleep while it becomes obvious that stress is a significant trigger. We discuss coping strategies to handle stressful...
Nelson/Siegel/Svensson have developed a parametric approach for estimating yield curves. Due to its good data fit, it is applied by central banks, in asset management, and in corporate finance. Yield curve modelling utilizing this method is...