Oec #24 | Articles from the magazine

Facts and figures on the focus topic of real estate.

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Affordability crisis, zoning plans and inelastic supply. Christian Hilber, professor of real estate finance and economics, explains the interdependencies and misconceptions of the housing market.

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When energy prices soared following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, heating bills became a major strain for millions. A study by Prof. Francisco Amaral and his colleagues reveals who really shoulders the burden – tenants or landlords – and how rising costs deepen housing inequality.

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Hardly any other market is under as much social scrutiny as the real estate market. Significant interests are at stake, and strict regulations are leading to scarcity and high prices. Here are five perspectives on the current situation, along with possible solutions, from alumnus Fredy Hasenmaile.

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Alumna Kristina Bussmann is the head of real estate for the city of Bern. She is responsible for over 1,000 buildings and a residential portfolio worth CHF 1.7 billion. Rather than spending her time on construction sites, she is usually found in meeting rooms where strategies are decided.

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Alumni Martin Ehrat, Claudia Schenk, Peter Ilg, and Patricia Venghaus Sauer provide insights into trends in the Swiss real estate market.

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A selection of research projects and initiatives at our Faculty that deal with the interfaces between technology, society, and business.

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Alumna Denise Fries is a portfolio manager in real estate at Pensimo Management AG. She provides an insight into her everyday working life.

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For business administration student Niki, university is as much about enjoying student life as it is about understanding the ideas behind her studies.

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Since fall semester 2024, eleven students from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics have been honored for their outstanding academic work. We present five of them.

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Contrary to long-held assumptions, new research by Prof. Katarina Zigova shows that minimum wages in Switzerland can actually encourage firms to invest more in employee training.

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A recent paper by Prof. David Dorn shows that LinkedIn skills reveal more about earnings and gender gaps than educational qualifications or professional experience.

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Can insurers accelerate the shift to net-zero? A new study by Prof. Zacharias Sautner shows they can – by limiting insurance coverage for carbon-intensive projects.

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AI is getting smarter, but can it learn to cooperate? Prof. Giorgia Ramponi and her team are studying how machines can collaborate safely and effectively with people and with each other.

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Alumna Myriam Ziegler has been head of the Primary School Office of the Canton of Zurich since 2020. In this interview, she talks about the challenges of her job, her role as a manager, and the project close to her heart.

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Alumnus Prof. Dr. Bernhard Koye and PhD student Banafshe Bamdad share their thoughts on the experiences that have shaped them, the importance of values, and why self-respect matters.

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Events, tips, and news from the community.

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Why do men and women still choose such different careers? Prof. Anne Ardila Brenøe studies how early social expectations shape our paths and why true equality means freeing both girls and boys from stereotypes.

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As vice dean of studies, Prof. Nick Netzer oversees the teaching at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics. He explains why good teaching goes far beyond knowledge transfer and how the Faculty is preparing for a future shaped by AI.

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In each Spotlight column, Dean Harald C. Gall looks at a topic that is of particular interest to the Faculty. This time: Future scenarios for UZH in the digital age.

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Current news from the Faculty.

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