Last week – 09.03 – 15.03.2026 , experts from the Wrocław University of Economics and Business commented on issues important for the economy and society – from corporate governance and the labour market, through taxation and personal finance, to security and defence financing. At the same time, WUEB was present in debates on urban logistics and the housing market, as well as in educational initiatives and institutional visits.
Women on Boards. Companies must adapt
WUEB Expert – dr inż. Dominika Hadro, prof. UEW
The article discusses the Women on Boards directive and what it means in practice for companies: the obligation to adjust procedures and strengthen the participation of the underrepresented gender in corporate bodies.
Tax on second-hand goods to be abolished? “Current rules are absurd”
WUEB Expert – dr Dominika Florek-Sapkowska
A commentary on the taxation of second-hand sales and the areas where legal ambiguities and risks for taxpayers arise in practice.
Women at work: lower employment, lower pay and career barriers
WUEB Expert – Prof. dr hab. Katarzyna Piwowar-Sulej
The article examines barriers faced by women in the labour market, including differences in employment and pay, as well as mechanisms that hinder promotion and reinforce the “glass ceiling”.
Operation on an open treasury
WUEB Expert – dr Iwo Augustyński
A commentary analysing public finances, including the consequences of budgetary decisions and the ways in which they are justified in public debate.
https://www.parkiet.com/gospodarka-krajowa/art43936831-operacja-na-otwartym-skarbcu
Record attendance at the 11th European Congress of Local Governments
WUEB
A note highlighting the scale of the event and its role as a forum for debate among local governments, providing context for WUEB’s presence in discussions on public finance and local policies.
Not everyone will recover as much as expected. A trap in the thermal modernisation tax relief
WUEB Expert – dr Dominika Florek-Sapkowska
An explanation of the most common mistakes made when using the thermal modernisation tax relief and how to interpret settlement conditions to avoid disappointment when receiving a tax refund.
Students from Wrocław launch a fund and invest on the stock exchange. The first project of its kind in Poland
WUEB
An article about a student initiative related to the capital market – an example of practical financial education and investment skills developed within the academic environment.
Different Points of View: Safe holidays? The war in the Middle East changes everything
WUEB Expert – dr hab. Przemysław Skulski, prof. UEW
A discussion on how geopolitics influences tourism decisions and economic conditions, and how risks should be interpreted in a world of increasing uncertainty.
“Polish SAFE 0%”. Glapiński and Nawrocki propose billions for the army
WUEB Expert – dr Iwo Augustyński
WUEB expert – Dr Iwo Augustyński
An article on proposals for financing defence and the debate about the role of public institutions in such initiatives.
Gorynia, Fiedor, Polowczyk: 250 years of The Wealth of Nations
WUEB Expert – Prof. dr hab. Bogusław Fiedor
An anniversary text recalling the significance of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations and the continuing relevance of its ideas in debates about the economy, institutions and public policy.
https://www.rp.pl/opinie-ekonomiczne/art43936631-gorynia-fiedor-polowczyk-250-lat-bogactwa-narodow
Anita Makowska on housing prices in Wrocław: costs are average, but incomes are too low
WUEB Expert– dr inż. Anita Makowska
A commentary on the relationship between housing prices and income levels, showing why housing affordability depends not only on prices but also on wage dynamics and the cost of financing.
The NBP should not engage in the “Polish SAFE 0%” programme
WUEB Expert– Prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Jajuga
A voice in the debate on the limits of central bank involvement in defence-financing programmes and the risks such engagement could pose for monetary policy stability.
Eco microhubs are changing urban logistics. The first implementations are already operating in Poland
WUEB Expert– dr hab. inż. Maja Kiba-Janiak, prof. UEW
An article on microhubs and last-mile logistics as a way to reduce emissions and organise deliveries in cities more efficiently.
Why smartphones will become more expensive – RMF FM
WUEB Expert– Prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Jajuga
A commentary on the factors affecting smartphone prices, including component costs, exchange rates, supply chains and regulatory pressure.
A better life? Why Belgians of Polish descent are choosing to pack up and move east
WUEB Expert – dr hab. Paweł Dobrzański, prof. UEW
An article discussing migration motivations and the decisions of people of Polish descent living in Belgium, in the context of economic and social differences.
The activity of WUEB experts over the past week reflects the university’s broad engagement – from European research projects and public debate to participation in key expert bodies.
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Author: Barbara Grzelczak
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