What shapes household spending, the risks of investing and the way cities organise deliveries? This week, WUEB experts helped explain economic research and its practical implications. The review also covers Aleksander Mercik’s award, international research mobility, personalised education and the contribution of economic historians to a forthcoming conference.
How can economic fluctuations be smoothed? The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences through the eyes of WUEB researchers
WUEB expert: prof. dr hab. Marek Kośny, Vice-Rector for Research; prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Jajuga; prof. dr hab. Stanisław Czaja
Commenting on the award to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, WUEB researchers explained how household decisions shape the wider economy. Marek Kośny highlighted expectations of future income, Krzysztof Jajuga emphasised clear communication and trust in economic policy, and Stanisław Czaja discussed the limits of models used to assess its effects. Their contributions explain why changes in interest rates or benefits do not always produce the same consumer response.
Source: Ekonomiczny Nobel 2026: nagroda za podstawy stabilizacji makroekonomicznej – https://www.parkiet.com/gospodarka-swiatowa/art45320821-ekonomiczny-nobel-2026-nagroda-za-podstawy-stabilizacji-makroekonomicznej
Source: Nobel za wskazówki dla banków centralnych – https://archiwum.rp.pl/artykul/1560225-Nobel-za-wskazowki-dla-bankow-centralnych.html
Source: Tydzień Noblowski w Radiu Wrocław! Tak wyjaśnialiśmy naukowe zagadnienia – https://www.radiowroclaw.pl/articles/view/164734/Tydzien-Noblowski-w-Radiu-Wroclaw-Tak-wyjasnialismy-naukowe-zagadni
Dr hab. Aleksander Mercik, Professor of the WUEB, receives the Andrzej Gospodarowicz Award in Finance from the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences
WUEB expert: dr hab. Aleksander Mercik, Professor of the WUEB
The investment and financial risk specialist received the award for his monograph on cryptoassets and investment portfolio diversification. In an article for badania.uew.pl, he explains the methods and findings behind the research. He examines when adding cryptoassets can improve a portfolio’s risk–return balance, showing that the benefits depend on changing market structures and links with traditional assets. The award was presented on 28 September; the October article explores the findings and their significance.
Wroclaw’s micro-hub at the Economic Forum. Natalia Szozda, Associate Professor, on when a city truly becomes smart
WUEB expert: dr hab. Natalia Szozda, Professor of the WUEB, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Business and Management, Head of the Department of Logistics
The supply chain researcher explains why smart cities should start with residents’ needs and assess the effects of new solutions. A micro-hub beneath the National Forum of Music provides an example: parcels are transferred from vans to cargo bikes for the final delivery stage. She argues that measurable consequences for transport, businesses and residents determine a solution’s value. The article develops themes from the Economic Forum panel on distinctive smart city initiatives.
The World Within Wrocław’s Reach. How the PROM research mobilities confirm WUEB’s place on the map of global academia
Wroclaw University of Economics and Business – researchers and doctoral students participating in PROM
Laboratory work, field interviews and conference presentations feature in this account of mobility supported by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange’s PROM programme. The visits supported research in areas including food science, the green transition and economics. The article shows how mobility gives researchers access to facilities abroad, helps them develop their methods and creates opportunities for collaboration. It offers examples of how WUEB researchers and doctoral students contribute to international knowledge exchange.
Bitcoin cycles, the US crypto impasse and Poland’s regulatory gap: “Janusz Krypto” experts at the Finance Forum
WUEB expert: dr hab. Aleksander Mercik, Professor of the WUEB
Bankier.pl previews a debate featuring Aleksander Mercik, a member of the expert council for its “Janusz Krypto” educational project. The Finance Forum discussion will examine changes in cryptoasset markets, institutional investors and the regulatory environment. Mercik will bring his expertise in portfolio construction and investment risk to the debate. Scheduled for 24 October, the panel forms part of the Forum co-organised by WUEB. The article previews a forthcoming event rather than reporting its conclusions.
Universities test a new model of higher education
Wroclaw University of Economics and Business – participant in the “Universities of the Future” project
Forum Akademickie reports on the Personalised Education Model being tested at WUEB and other Polish universities. Students develop their own projects with support from academics, mentors and business representatives. Short courses and skills workshops complement individual learning pathways. A new publication examines implementation experience, including organisational challenges and the student – mentor relationship. WUEB’s participation contributes to work on education that connects students’ interests with practical problems.
Source: https://forumakademickie.pl/uczelnie-testuja-nowy-model-ksztalcenia-akademickiego/
Poland’s housing market in the fourth quarter of 2026: demand and price forecasts
Wroclaw University of Economics and Business – joint research with Nieruchomosci-online.pl
CEO presents findings from a housing market sentiment survey conducted by Nieruchomosci-online.pl and WUEB among 1,501 estate agents. For flats larger than studios, 53% expect a moderate increase in demand, while half anticipate stable prices. These figures describe respondents’ expectations for the final quarter of the year; they do not establish how transactions will develop. The survey helps track industry sentiment and understand the conditions in which housing decisions are made.
Industrial brands that shaped post-war Poland: a conference in Wrocław
WUEB expert: prof. dr hab. Jędrzej Chumiński; dr Krzysztof Popiński; dr Sylwia Straszak-Chandoha
Wszystko co Najważniejsze previews a conference on industrial brands in Poland’s Western and Northern Territories between 1945 and 1989. Jędrzej Chumiński will discuss the social history of post-war industry, Krzysztof Popiński will examine cooperation between Wrocław’s art college and industrial firms, and Sylwia Straszak-Chandoha will explore the “Miś” confectionery brand in a shortage economy. The WUEB historians will contribute perspectives on workers, institutions and products. The conference takes place on 21–22 October at the Zajezdnia History Centre.
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