Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity
At the fourth RiskON Student Hackathon, students worked in teams to tackle complex problems at the intersection of finance, technology and risk.
Economics and Informatics
Article list Economics and Informatics
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Luck or merit? Not all inequality is equally acceptable
Inequality in earnings attracts attention across the globe. A UZH-study has now examined when people consider this fair (and when not). It revealed striking differences between Western and non-Western societies. In Switzerland, achievement through personal effort is particularly valued. -
UZH Secures Ten ERC Starting Grants
UZH researchers have been awarded European Research Council funding for projects ranging from climate change and black holes to bullying prevention. -
Oxytocin Selectively Boosts Trust
A new study provides compelling evidence that this hormone tends to boost trusting behavior in men who tend to distrust others. -
Educational Mobility Fuels Innovation
European regions where educational success is less tied to family background show a significant rise in patent applications. -
A Level Playing Field for All
A meritocratic system only works if everyone gets a fair start. Economists Ernst Fehr and Steven Ongena explain how education, a health and social security system and taxation help. -
Can Fair Decisions Be Calculated?
Political decisions often create winners and losers. As research by economist Maya Eden shows, predictable and transparent criteria can help minimize unfairness. -
Tailored Development Aid
Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee are fighting poverty with rigorous experiments and concrete policies. An interview with the Nobel-winning economists. -
Rebalancing the Tax Burden
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. -
Brain Activity Reveals How Well We Mentally Size Up Others
Humans often adapt their behavior to that of other people with lightning speed. A new study shows which brain networks control this social adaptation.