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«Behavioral economics can help policymakers make better decisions, but only if we understand the biases at play.» – UBS Foundation Professor Sandro Ambuehl ubscenter.uzh.ch/en/news_events… How can behavioral economics solve real-world challenges in decision-making, from health and

«Behavioral economics can help policymakers make better decisions, but only if we understand the biases at play.» – UBS Foundation Professor <a href="/SandroAmbuehl/">Sandro Ambuehl</a>

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How can behavioral economics solve real-world challenges in decision-making, from health and
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Ich freue mich auf den Austausch heute nachmittag beim Zürcher Kantonalbank/Swisscanto CIO Circle! In meinem Impulsreferat werde ich über die Zukunft der Fiskalpolitik und Staatsverschuldung im Spannungsfeld der Kapitalmärkte sprechen. cio-circle.events.zkb.ch

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Is a retirement age of 65 still sustainable? Today, the Swiss Council of States (Ständerat) voted to raise taxes while keeping the retirement age fixed at 65 in order to finance the benefit increases approved last year. But this decision risks ignoring long-term demographic

Is a retirement age of 65 still sustainable?

Today, the Swiss Council of States (Ständerat) voted to raise taxes while keeping the retirement age fixed at 65 in order to finance the benefit increases approved last year. But this decision risks ignoring long-term demographic
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What drives fluctuations in the job vacancy rate? It was a real pleasure to present my joint work with Damian Osterwalder and Josef Zweimüller today at Copenhagen Business School. In our paper, “The Ins and Outs of Vacancies”, we use exceptionally detailed vacancy data from

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Join us with Michael Peters, Associate Professor of Economics at Yale University, to learn more about the relationship between falling fertility rates and economic growth. Registration & information → ubscenter.uzh.ch/en/news_events… In recent decades, nearly all major economies have seen a

Join us with Michael Peters, Associate Professor of Economics at <a href="/Yale/">Yale University</a>, to learn more about the relationship between falling fertility rates and economic growth.

Registration &amp; information → ubscenter.uzh.ch/en/news_events…

In recent decades, nearly all major economies have seen a
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In 2019, outstanding young talent Guohui Jiang was selected from several hundred applicants to the Zurich Graduate School of Economics as an UBS Center Scholarship holder. Now, he successfully defended his PhD thesis 'Essays in Economic History and Political Economy'.

In 2019, outstanding young talent <a href="/guohui_jiang/">Guohui Jiang</a>  was selected from several hundred applicants to the Zurich Graduate School of Economics as an UBS Center Scholarship holder.

Now, he successfully defended his PhD thesis 'Essays in Economic History and Political Economy'.
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“While modernization is essential for economic efficiency, small farms often serve as a critical safety net in regions with limited social protection systems.” – UBS Foundation Professor Lorenzo Casaburi ubscenter.uzh.ch/en/news_events… How can we address the complexities of fostering

“While modernization is essential for economic efficiency, small farms often serve as a critical safety net in regions with limited social protection systems.” – UBS Foundation Professor Lorenzo Casaburi

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How can we address the complexities of fostering
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“Jobs also shape personal identity and social connections, as people spend a significant portion of their lives in the workplace.” – UBS Foundation Professor David Dorn ubscenter.uzh.ch/en/news_events… David Dorn explores how globalization and automation have shaped labor markets,

“Jobs also shape personal identity and social connections, as people spend a significant portion of their lives in the workplace.” – UBS Foundation Professor David Dorn
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David Dorn explores how globalization and automation have shaped labor markets,
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After 2.5 incredibly rewarding years as Chief Economist, I am stepping down from my role at the WTO today to return to academia. This has been the most fulfilling chapter of my professional journey so far. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity and proud of what we’ve achieved.

After 2.5 incredibly rewarding years as Chief Economist, I am stepping down from my role at the WTO today to return to academia.

This has been the most fulfilling chapter of my professional journey so far. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity and proud of what we’ve achieved.
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We are thrilled to welcome back Ralph Ossa to Economics at Zurich as the UBS Foundation Professor. Ralph spent the last 2.5 years as Chief Economist at the WTO. A huge thank you to the UBS Foundation for its CHF 8m donation to endow his new chair and the continued support of our dept!

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Former WTO Chief Economist Ralph Ossa appointed UBS Foundation Professor at University of Zurich. Full press release → ubscenter.uzh.ch/en/news_events… Ralph Ossa will take up the UBS Foundation Professorship of Economics at Economics at Zurich as of July 1, 2025. From January 2023 to June 2025, he served

Former <a href="/wto/">WTO</a> Chief Economist <a href="/OssaRalph/">Ralph Ossa</a> appointed <a href="/UBS/">UBS</a> Foundation Professor at <a href="/UZH_en/">University of Zurich</a>.

Full press release → ubscenter.uzh.ch/en/news_events…

Ralph Ossa will take up the UBS Foundation Professorship of Economics at <a href="/econ_uzh/">Economics at Zurich</a> as of July 1, 2025. From January 2023 to June 2025, he served
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Falling fertility rate and economic growth featuring Michael Peters Yale University What does low or falling population growth mean for economic growth? Can new technologies substitute for a shrinking population? Economics. For Society. Webinar: 3 July | 17:00 CEST ow.ly/mA3s50WilIc

Falling fertility rate and economic growth featuring Michael Peters <a href="/Yale/">Yale University</a>
What does low or falling population growth mean for economic growth? Can new technologies substitute for a shrinking population?
<a href="/ubscenter/">Economics. For Society.</a> Webinar: 3 July | 17:00 CEST
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As of today, I have returned to the University of Zurich as the UBS Foundation Professor of Economics. I am grateful to UZH for their support during my time at the WTO and look forward to this new chapter in Zurich. #UZH #EconomicsForSociety

As of today, I have returned to the University of Zurich as the UBS Foundation Professor of Economics. I am grateful to UZH for their support during my time at the WTO and look forward to this new chapter in Zurich. #UZH #EconomicsForSociety
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WTO-Chefökonom übernimmt neu geschaffene UBS-Stiftungsprofessur: Zurück in die akademische Welt: Der Chefökonom der seit Jahren in wichtigen Aufgabenbereichen paralysierten Welthandelsorganisation übernimmt eine Professur an der Universi... zpr.io/ygh5jenXytM5

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In 🇨🇭 Switzerland, the richest 1% of the population owns almost half of the wealth – a sign of growing inequality. ubscenter.uzh.ch/en/news_events… A study by UBS Foundation Professor Florian Scheuer and co-authors Dr. Isabel Z. Martínez #🟦 and Samira Marti shows that declining wealth taxes have

In 🇨🇭 Switzerland, the richest 1% of the population owns almost half of the wealth – a sign of growing inequality.

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A study by UBS Foundation Professor <a href="/Florian_Scheuer/">Florian Scheuer</a> and co-authors <a href="/IZMartinez86/">Dr. Isabel Z. Martínez #🟦</a> and Samira Marti shows that declining wealth taxes have
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“I believe that utilitarianism is ill-suited to address many of the complex policy issues we currently face.” – Maya Eden, UZH Professor of Economics and Affiliated Professor at the UBS Center ubscenter.uzh.ch/en/news_events… Maya Eden delves into the deep, unresolved questions within

“I believe that utilitarianism is ill-suited to address many of the complex policy issues we currently face.” – <a href="/MayaREden/">Maya Eden</a>, UZH Professor of Economics and Affiliated Professor at the UBS Center

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Maya Eden delves into the deep, unresolved questions within