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Bonus payments for managers inhibit investment

The compensation managers receive for their performance affects their investment decisions and thus the long-term productivity of companies. This is confirmed by researchers from the EPoS Research Center with the participation of Prof. Dr. Matthias Meier from the University of Mannheim. They are ...

When Politics Becomes a Risk Factor – How the Political Climate Influences the Health of Migrant Trainees

A new study by the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” at the University of Konstanz with contributions of management professor Dr. Max Reinwald of the University of Mannheim examines the impact of right-wing populist election results on the well-being and integration of trainees with ...

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Education Strategies of the New Right

The Volkswagen Foundation is funding a new project at the University of Mannheim that will analyze the educational programs of the New Right in Germany and the Nouvelle Droite in France on a comparative basis for the first time.

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“Brattle Group First Prize” for Ernst Maug

Finance professor Ernst Maug, Ph.D., wins one of the most prestigious research awards in Corporate Finance

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Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance Weakened the AfD More than Expected

In a new study, Mannheim political scientist Dr. Constantin Wurthmann and his colleagues examined the behavior of voters, who voted for the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in the European elections.

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GBP Monitor in January 2025: Expensive Reporting Obligations Slow Down Sustainable Investments

Only 12.6 percent of companies believe that the EU regulations on sustainability reporting actually contribute to a more sustainable economy. Many companies believe that the amount of work needed to adhere to these regulations far outweighs the advantages gained from the reports, as indicated by ...