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Zwei Spielzeugpanzer auf gestapelten 500-Euro-Scheinen.

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Increased Military Spending May Not Lead to Economic Return

The planned massive increase in Germany’s military spending may contribute significantly less to economic development than is often claimed. This is the finding of a new study by economists Professor Tom Krebs, Ph.D., and Dr. Patrick Kaczmarczyk from the University of Mannheim.

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How Abuse of Power Is Becoming the Norm

A new study involving the Mannheim-based economist junior professor Dr. Wladislaw Mill shows: Victims of abuse of power get used to unfair rules.

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Beauty Is an Advantage, but Not Everywhere

A new study by researchers at the University of Mannheim demonstrates how cultures evaluate attractiveness differently and the influence this evaluation can have on social success.

Your Occupations Shape Your Personality, and Vice Versa

A new study by researchers at the University of Mannheim shows that people with similar personality traits often work in similar jobs. Those who stand out from their colleagues, on the other hand, often change jobs.

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Climate Communication Works: New Study Shows That Factual Information Can also Convince Climate Skeptics

A new study involving Mannheim social scientist Dr. Stefano Balietti shows that factual reporting on climate change can have an impact even on skeptical readers. Contrary to popular belief, well-founded information increases concern about climate change, even among those who have previously been ...

Bild des Doms zu Speyer, es ist ein sonniger Tag, der Himmel ist blau.

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Sexual abuse in the Diocese of Speyer primarily a structural problem

Dr. Sylvia Schraut, an auxiliary professor and historian at the University of Mannheim, has published the first study on the history of sexual abuse structures in the Diocese of Speyer since 1946. The publication represents a meaningful contribution to the critical analysis of historical events.

Portrait von Antonio Ciccone. Er trägt ein hellblaues Hemd und steht lächelnd in einem Gebäude.

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Bad stock market news only? Recent study analyzes coverage of the stock market of the German news outlet heute-journal

Economists Dr. Antonio Ciccone and Felix Rusche of the University of Mannheim investigated whether the media prefer negative reports. The study reveals a significant discrepancy: Reporting on the German Stock Index (DAX) on the daily news show ZDF heute-journal is predominantly negative—despite a ...

Türkisfarbene Mappen liegen auf einem schwarzen Tisch. Die Mappe haben die weiße Aufschrift "SFB/Transregio 266, Accounting for Transparency".

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The Mood Shifts: US Tariffs Dampen Hope of an Upturn

The GBP Monitor shows that affected industries invest less when global trade barriers rise – despite business-friendly coalition plans.

Sarah Danböck (schwarze Haare, rotes Jackett), bekommt eine Urkunde überreicht von einer Frau mit pinkfarbener Hose und Jacke. Beide schauen in die Kamera. Im Hintergrund ist ein Poster der DeGTP zu sehen.

Award for psychologist Sarah Danböck

Mannheim psychologist Dr Sarah K. Danböck has received the “Forschungsförderpreis der Elfriede Dietrich Stiftung 2025”. Her project is the first to systematically investigate anti-dissociative techniques – a field of research that has been little studied to date. The prize, endowed with 6,000 euros, ...

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Study reveals that masculine investment behavior reduces fund returns

A new study by researchers from the University of Mannheim and the University of Essex shows that male and female fund managers invest in different sectors – influenced by their own consumption preferences. This has a significant effect on fund performance.