Tariffs, Europe, and Progress
UBS Center for Economics in Society
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Dear LinkedIn community,
The new year at the UBS Center kicks off with a major highlight: on January 29, Nobel laureate Daron Acemo?lu will share his insights on Power and Progress at the University of Zurich .
In this issue, we welcome new affiliated professors, explore pressing economic and societal challenges, and offer fresh perspectives from thought leaders like David Dorn . Curious? Read on to discover what’s in store for 2025!
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Sincere regards,
Ernst Fehr, Director & Hans-Joachim Voth, Scientific Director
Provide guidelines for developing effective public policies
We welcome Maya Eden as Affiliated Professor at the UBS Center for Economics in Society whose work spans a broad spectrum of issues in welfare economics, macroeconomics and the normative analysis of economic policy. In this interview, she explains why ethical considerations need to be taken in account to design policy and talks about her motivation for conducting research in this area.
Social responsibility and privacy in modern markets
We welcome Roberto Weber as 瑞银集团 Foundation Professor for the Economics of Corporate Culture, Business Ethics, and Social Responsibility. His research explores pressing societal and economic issues, with a focus on decision-making, social responsibility, and trust, providing valuable insights into how social norms and institutional frameworks influence ethical behavior, both in organizations and markets.
In the media
Donald Trump wants to impose tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada as one of his first acts in office. The announcement is a steep pass for David Dorn :
"Mr. President, renounce the tariffs you have announced."
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Trump's tariffs: Help for the heartland? David Dorn talks to Tim Phillips about the recent history of US trade policy, and what this means for Trump 2.0.
Switzerland and Europe, AI, and prosperity
Which topics have shaped your thinking over the past 12 months? At the UBS Center for Economics in Society , we have delved into some of the most critical societal questions of our time: from the challenges facing Europe and Switzerland to the opportunities and risks of AI, all the way to the origins of prosperity. Our annual review brings together key insights and highlights for you.
Download the PDF or grab your print copy at one of our upcoming events.
Can Europe be saved?
The Nobel Prize laureate Paul Krugman critiques the short-sightedness of political and economic decisions, highlighting media and political structures' role in polarization—such as insufficient transparency around Trump and excessive scrutiny of Clinton in 2016. The 2024 U.S. election echoes Krugman’s warnings about media influence and nationalism, making his insights on policy and social support systems more relevant than ever.
Upcoming events
Power and progress
January 29, 2025 (sold out on-site, we recommend to register for online)
Daron Acemo?lu’s lecture delves into some of the most critical questions we face today: How will technological advancements, particularly in AI and automation, shape the future of our society? Will these innovations drive widespread prosperity, or will they deepen inequality and entrench power among a select few?
Acemo?lu offers a unique perspective on these pressing issues. He argues that while technology holds immense transformative potential, its outcomes are not predetermined. The key question is: who will control this progress, and under what conditions will it unfold?
University of Zurich UBS UZH Department of Economics UZH Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics