Research areas
We are currently seeking candidates for doctoral research in the following areas:
Listed below are research matters of specific interest in each of these. Further suggestions are also welcome.
Sustainable finance
Potential systematic risks caused by overproportional demand of green bonds.
Critical observation/evaluation of the EU-regulated intention to shift capital flows into sustainable projects by affecting financial intermediaries.
Analysis and evaluation of a uniform market assessment of the ESG criteria to avoid information-asymmetrical market changes.
Read more about sustainable finance.
Artificial intelligence
Real economic effects through full automation and efficiency gains with regard to the introduction of AI-based processes in the financial industry. Subject specifications are welcome.
Analysis of the potential of AI with regard to the use of market arbitrage mechanisms in the capital markets environment.
Read more about artificial intelligence in the finance industry.
DLT, blockchain and digital currency
Effects and possible characteristics of the potential introduction of digital central bank money with regard to the real economy and with regard to central European competitiveness as a global financial market intermediary.
Read more about disributed ledger, blockchain and digital currency in the finance industry.
