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A new survey by the German Business Panel (GBP) at the University of Mannheim shows that German businesses view the economic policy direction of the new government only moderately positively. In particular, skepticism is high regarding the planned corporate tax reform—and the ongoing trade dispute ...

Extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, and floods affect the economic strength of European regions not only in the short term, but often years later. This is shown by a new study conducted by economist Dr. Sehrish Usman from the University of Mannheim, co-authored with economists from ...

How do order books affect economic cycles? And what happens when “hawks” instead of “doves” steer the central bank? The economist Matthias Meier, who took up a Heisenberg Professorship at the University of Mannheim on 1 August 2025, is working on these questions.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...