http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/disciplines/eco.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/interview-duflo-banerjee.html Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee are fighting poverty with rigorous experiments and concrete policies. An interview with the Nobel-winning economists. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/interview-duflo-banerjee.html Interview: Roger Nickl, Thomas Gull 2026-03-29T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/fair-taxation.html There’s no easy way to achieve fair taxation. It takes a bundle of pragmatic measures to close loopholes, minimize false incentives, and tax work and capital evenly. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/fair-taxation.html Carole Scheidegger; translation: Jane Catterall 2026-03-25T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/mentalization.html Humans often adapt their behavior to that of other people with lightning speed. A new study shows which brain networks control this social adaptation. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/mentalization.html 2026-03-08T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/legal-drinking-age.html A UZH study shows that raising the minimum legal drinking age significantly reduces teenage alcohol consumption. As a beneficial side effect, this has led to better academic performance and mental health. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/legal-drinking-age.html 2025-12-15T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/erc-consolidator-grants.html Amid the toughest competition to date, UZH researchers emerged remarkably strong, winning major support for ambitious projects across disciplines. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/erc-consolidator-grants.html Barbara Simpson 2025-12-08T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Trumps-Abrissbirne0.html The Trump administration wants to strengthen the US economy and bring back manufacturing jobs. In reality, it often pursues the opposite of what makes an economy strong and resilient – an analysis. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Trumps-Abrissbirne0.html Text: Thomas Gull; Translation: Gena Olson 2025-10-19T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Duflo-and-Banerjee-to-Join-UZH.html The Nobel Prize-winning economists Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee will establish a new center for development economics, education and public policy using external funds provided by the Lemann Foundation. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Duflo-and-Banerjee-to-Join-UZH.html 2025-10-09T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/interview-uncertainty.html Uncertainty can weigh us down, but it can also serve as an opportunity to learn new things, say sinologist Polina Lukicheva and economist Philippe Tobler. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/interview-uncertainty.html Interview Roger Nickl and Thomas Gull / Translation Astrid Freuler 2025-08-12T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/optimize-smartvote-with-ai.html An algorithm developed by computer scientists at UZH aims to enhance the quality of voting advice provided on the Smartvote online platform. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/optimize-smartvote-with-ai.html Theo von Däniken; Translation: Mark Rabinowitz 2025-07-03T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/wto-ossa.html Economist Ralph Ossa served as Chief Economist of the WTO in Geneva for two and a half years. Since early July, he has been back at the University of Zurich. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/wto-ossa.html Thomas Gull 2025-07-01T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/blockchain-virtual-expo.html At the Virtual World Expo 2025, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the city campus of the University of Zurich. The virtual experience was developed by the UZH Blockchain Center. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/blockchain-virtual-expo.html Carole Scheidegger 2025-06-17T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/personality.html Students become more conscientious, open, and competitive when they spend time with friends who also exhibit these traits, according to the first study on how students’ personalities are shaped by their peers. Mon, 26 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/personality.html 2025-05-26T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/europe-sustainability.html If Switzerland and the EU want to become carbon-neutral by 2050, they need to overcome ideological rifts in business, politics and society. Wed, 14 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/europe-sustainability.html Roger Nickl 2025-05-14T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/europe-economy-future.html To be able to play up its economic strengths against China and the US, Europe should aim to eliminate barriers in its internal market and not try to regulate everything down to the smallest detail. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/europe-economy-future.html Interview: Theo von Däniken, Roger Nickl; Translation: Gena Olson 2025-04-16T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/spinoffs.html Detecting prostate cancer at an early stage, keeping transplantation organs viable for longer, or a lab that fits on a chip: these six spin-offs from UZH are bringing research ideas to the market. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/spinoffs.html Carole Scheidegger 2025-03-04T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/rising-wages-and-automation.html A new UZH study shows for the first time that higher minimum wages for low-skill jobs drive firms to develop automation technologies. Rising wages for high-skill labor, in contrast, can hamper this effect. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/rising-wages-and-automation.html 2025-02-24T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/daron-acemoglu-artificial-intelligence.html Artificial intelligence has been reshaping nearly every sector of the economy. In a lecture at UZH, Nobel laureate Daron Acemoğlu emphasized the need for proper regulation to reap the benefits of AI. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/daron-acemoglu-artificial-intelligence.html Tessa Rauber, Solenn Le Goff 2025-01-30T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/semester-awards.html As part of their Master’s project, three informatics students developed a software solution that could help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa to reduce their crop losses. In recognition of this, they received a UZH semester award. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/semester-awards.html Marita Fuchs; translation by Michael Jackson 2024-12-03T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/streaming-platforms.html Over 80% of recorded music today is listened to on streaming platforms. Even though one big player – Spotify – dominates the Western market, that has led to wider and more diverse music offerings for the public. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/streaming-platforms.html Theo von Däniken, Translation: Mark Rabinowitz 2024-11-25T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/Working-With-More-Emotion.html Digital technology will shape the way we work in future, but the focus must still be on human beings with all their feelings and needs. This is why companies need to become more emotionally intelligent, says business economist Jochen Menges. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2024/Working-With-More-Emotion.html Roger Nickl, Translation: Michael Jackson 2024-11-11T23:00:00Z