Economic Policy - University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons

Research focus

Economic Policy

Situated at the interface between the worlds of business and politics, our research in the area of Economic Policy looks at government measures aimed at influencing and managing economic affairs. It also addresses the behaviour of economic players (companies and households) and the impact of economic policy both on the economy as a whole and on individual sectors and regions.

The economic policy research conducted by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (ZWF) is application and solution-oriented and primarily focuses on issues and problems affecting Alpine regions. This requires research focus areas that meet the multifaceted challenges in this field and at the same time place an emphasis on key influential factors. Hence the activities of the ZWF revolve around three closely related research fields.

Research fields

Labour Market and Social Policy

Focus is placed on investigations into the functioning of regional labour markets and the influence of education, mobility, flexibility and technological change (e.g. digitalisation) on labour market developments and income distribution.

Energy Economics

With a special view to construction and tourism, we look at the question of which opportunities and challenges will arise for these two sectors in light of the decision to phase out nuclear energy and the pursued climate policy objectives.

Regional Development

With the goal of deriving recommendations for action for politicians, companies and industry associations in Alpine regions, investigations are conducted into those factors influencing regional development and its management through economic and regional policy.

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Degree programmes

Bachelor's degree Architecture

On the architecture course at the UAS Grisons, you will learn how to implement sustainable building projects in design, construction and planning for cities and the Alpine region.

Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering

In the civil engineering course at the UAS Grisons, you will learn about civil engineering, infrastructure construction and natural hazards. Projects prepare you for construction in the Alpine region.

Bachelor's degree Business Administration

Study business administration at the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons and learn about digitalization, management, human resources, marketing, accounting and corporate management.

Bachelor's degree Tourism

Study tourism at the UAS Grisons and prepare yourself for international careers in tourism and the service sector with state-of-the-art content.

Master's degree New Business

The Master's degree in New Business at the UAS Grisons deepens your knowledge in New Business Development and shows how new products and business models are created.

Master's degree Tourism and Change

The Master's degree in Tourism and Change imparts strategic knowledge and prepares students for management positions in the international tourism industry.

Executive MBA in General Management

This EMBA teaches managers leadership skills: strategic thinking, entrepreneurial action, agility and the initiation of change processes.

MAS Energy Management

The MAS in Energy Management at the UAS Grisons provides management qualifications for activities in energy production, procurement and sales.

MAS Business Administration

The MAS teaches managers how to think and act entrepreneurially. Develop leadership skills to succeed in a dynamic environment.

DAS Business Administration

The DAS provides managers with basic economic knowledge in business administration, management, leadership, finance, law, production and marketing.

Head of institute

Prof. Dr. Werner Hediger

Phone: +41 81 286 37 33