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Actively Shaping Society

Responsibility

Blick auf einen Gemeischaftskarten mit dem Schriftzug "Vaduz"

Responsibility means acting consciously toward people, the environment and future generations. As a Topic in Focus, responsibility is deeply embedded at the University of Liechtenstein. It shapes not only the content of research and teaching, but also the university’s dialogue with society. Responsibility is not an abstract concept, but a lived attitude in both academic work and everyday practice.

Blick auf einen Gemeischaftskarten mit dem Schriftzug "Vaduz"
Portrait Professor für Leadership Marco Furtner
Responsibility means making conscious decisions, standing by them and acting in an ethical, transparent and sustainable way."
Prof. Dr. Marco Furtner, Professor for Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Responsibility in Research and Knowledge Transfer

Responsibility forms the foundation of numerous research priorities from sustainable development and questions of business ethics to responsible digital transformation. The university fosters innovative approaches to address current and future challenges with foresight and integrity.

Interdisciplinary teams develop solutions that meet social, ecological and economic demands both in the regional context of the Alpine Rhine Valley and on a global scale. In this way, research becomes responsible and impactful.

Porträt einer Frau mit Brille und schwarzen Haaren vor weißem Hintergrund an der Universität Liechtenstein.
For me, responsibility is a core principle in the education of architecture students and in our research. I encourage students to reflect on the ecological, social and societal impacts of their projects. It is especially important to me that they develop their own projects — ones that address real needs and create tangible societal impact, often beyond commercial interests."
Bmstr. Mag. arch. Cornelia Faisst, Senior Lecturer

Projects in the Field of Responsibility

Large Language Models, Central Bank Communication, and Financial Stability

PhD-Thesis
since September 2023
Introduction and Background The Federal Reserve (Fed) significantly influences U.S. economic policy. Fed speeches, pivotal for market participants, provide insights into monetary policy, economic ... More

Student Literacy in Sustainable Finance

Erasmus
September 2023 until February 2026
Recognising the challenges ahead, in 2018 the European Commission published its Action Plan for Sustainable Financial Growth, which aims, among other things, to redirect capital flows towards a more ... More

Capacity building in environmental and economic policy modelling and data analysis

Erasmus
September 2023 until February 2026
As part of this research project, we are improving existing models to analyze current challenges such as climate change, regional inequalities and demographic change. The following questions will be ... More

IoT Sustainability Lab

Interreg-Project
April 2023 until March 2027
The IoT Sustainability Lab explores how the Internet of Things (IoT) can contribute to sustainable development in the Lake Constance region. Digital technologies can increase resource consumption, ... More

Understanding Financial Literacy Teaching in East Africa and Greater Europe

PhD-Thesis
since February 2023
The dissertation examines financial education for adolescents in East Africa and in Greater Europe. Its starting point are international initiatives such as the EU-OECD competence framework and the ... More

Virtual and hybrid learning environments

Erasmus
April 2021 until August 2023 (Completed)
Higher education and especially small and private universities have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally, university study programs have been taught in a physical classroom setting ... More

Tokenomics on Crypto Exchanges and Experimental Asset Markets

PhD-Thesis
February 2021 until June 2025 (Completed)
The rapid development of blockchains and cryptocurrencies leads to an increasing amount of research and practical applications within the field of innovative finance. Decentralized exchanges and ... More

Machine Learning in Financial Economics: An Investment Perspective

PhD-Thesis
September 2020 until May 2025 (Completed)
With increasing computing power, advanced algorithms and growing data resources, machine learning methods are increasingly applied in various scientific domains. Deviating from other research fields, ... More

MIGAPE

EU H2020-Funding Project
October 2018 until September 2020 (Completed)
On average, women receive a lower pension than men. This is known as the Gender Pension Gap. MIGAPE (2019-2021) is an international research project aiming at improving the understanding of the ... More

Transmission channels of corporate taxation

FFF-Funding Project
September 2018 until November 2020 (Completed)
Taxation is one of the most important tools governments use to influence the economy. To tackle the debt bias and foster innovation and growth, several countries (among them Liechtenstein) have ... More

Selected Publications in the Field of Responsibility