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The latest amendments to the Basic Law mark a profound change in German fiscal policy. They expand the scope for public spending, thereby addressing the considerable investment needs in infrastructure, climate protection and transformation. At the...
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In research and practice of innovation management, there is a growing interest in integrating artificial intelligence (AI). With its ability to recognize patterns, generate forecasts, and mimic human logic, it has the potential to fundamentally...
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Risks can occur in different forms and on different scales. In order to assess and control these risks, companies and public organisations require appropriate risk management. Risk controlling is an important component of risk management. As a risk...
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The Maastricht Treaty created the European Central Bank (ECB) as a „European Bundesbank”. Like the German central bank, it was to be independent, strive for price stability as its primary target and refrain from any form of monetising government...
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The Omnibus-Policy stopped the implementation of the mandatory sustainability reporting in the European Union, which was scheduled to begin in 2025. It will start two years later and will include less companies. This is an answer to the apprehension...
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Mark Casson’s approach belongs to the neoinstitutionalist theory because of the inclusion of information asymmetries and transaction costs. According to his understanding, the entrepreneur uses the knowledge advantage, which is subjectively...
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The article describes potential development paths for Private Equity in North America and Europe. Based on economic growth, access to equity and interest rate levels, three potential scenarios are identified: Remain on lower activity levels...
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AI has become a key technology that benefits companies of all sizes: it automates routine tasks, analyzes large volumes of data, and supports decisionmaking – capabilities far beyond human capacity. Those who master AI, especially targeted prompt...
Selecting a suitable financial architecture has a significant impact on the success of the company. A high equity share improves the rating, ensures low (fixed) interest expenses and at the same time makes it more difficult to achieve a high return...