Oec #22 | Articles from the magazine | Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics

Switzerland has made substantial progress in integrating women into the workforce, but significant gender inequalities persist, often assosciated with a woman's first child and traditional gender roles. Labor market economist Prof. Josef Zweimüller studies how to address these gaps.

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Search engines hold immense power as trusted information gatekeepers, yet they can amplify bias and misinformation. A research project by Prof. Anikó Hannák examines how AI- driven changes in search results impact user trust, behavior and the accuracy of information.

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Research by Prof. Martin Natter and former UZH PhD student Julia Wamsler suggests that retailers should drop their current practice of pricing add-on insurances separately from the price of the insured products.

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Prof. Zacharias Sautner is a leading expert in sustainable finance. From examining the impact of corporate lobbying on climate action to developing innovative tools for measuring climate risks, his work exemplifies the vital connection between academic research and practical application.

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The alumni Claudia Joos, Reto Ringger, Patrick Mauron and Mila Stössel showcase the social impact of their companies.

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Cosma Gabaglio is a Social Policy Specialist at UNICEF Palestine, where he is responsible for evidence and analysis. His job has a direct social impact. Read his insights into his everyday work.

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After more than 12 years at the Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund, alumna Monika Liechti is going through a period of change. She is seizing the opportunity and planning to become self-employed.

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Thanks to donations, the UZH Foundation makes important research projects at the University of Zurich possible. Contributions from alumni and alumnae are particularly valuable. Alumnus Jonas Birk talks about his reasons for supporting the university.

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In the latest episode of "Studi meets...", teaching degree student Benjamin Weber talks to alumna and secondary school teacher Stéphanie Tschanz about how teaching has changed since their own school days – partly as a result of artificial intelligence.

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In the spring semester 2024, five students from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics received the semester award for outstanding scholarly work.

Prof. Gregory Crawford, Zalando's Chief Economist, explores key challenges and opportunities in the digital economy, emphasizing policy, research, and collaboration for a sustainable, fair future.

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How do social networks shape values and behavior? From 2013 to 2024, Prof. René Algesheimer's team explored their impact on social change.

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Traditional gender norms influence young people's career choices, which can lead to unrealised potential and problems such as early drop-outs. A study led by Prof. Uschi Backes-Gellner shows ways to avoid this.

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In the future, we will work together with AI as we do with people. Ideally, the skills of humans and AI will complement each other to create something new together. For this to succeed, AI must become more human.

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Prof. Jürgen Bernard develops impactful human-centered AI systems through interactive visual data labeling methods. By applying them to real-world problems, he helps companies like BMW or Roche to foster data-driven decision-making.

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Prof. Stefan Zeisberger is on a mission to improve investment decisions and financial well-being, with the human being at the center of his research. He shares insights into his latest findings on risk perception, sustainability and digitalization.

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A chance encounter with an economics book changed Prof. Felix Kübler’s career path. Today, his research uses complex economic models to understand the role of financial markets in climate change or how to bridge generational differences in support for social policies.

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As a new vice dean, Prof. Hui Chen aims to promote impactful research, support the career development of young researchers and ensure that the Faculty remains a place of inspiration, empowerment and academic excellence.

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In each Spotlight column, Dean Harald C. Gall focuses on a topic of particular interest to the Faculty. This time: How third-party funding is a driving force for our Faculty and the University.