Economic Geographies of the Future
We study the organization and development of economic relationships from a spatial perspective with a focus on a sustainable future.
Our research seminar will take place every Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm in the GeoMediaLab (room A032) in the winter term 2025/2026. You can find the current program here.
Working groups
Chair for Economic Geographies of the Future
The chair of Prof. Johannes Glückler researches the networks, institutions and governance of innovation processes, social change and the sustainable use of resources. The focus of the research is on inclusive, sustainable futures.
Professorship of Sustainable Economic Geography
Prof. Gordon Winder investigates economic geography issues relating to resources and sustainability, with a particular focus on sustainability and the effectiveness of policy measures to promote innovation and crisis resilience.
News
New paper in ZFW – Advances in Economic Geography
Freedom to operate: how family firms navigate the maze of intellectual property
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We had guests from Shanghai Institute for Science of Science
The delegation visited us to discuss innovation funding and research lines.
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We were at the Amerikahaus in Munich: Focus on the EU–Mercosur
The discussion focused on the opportunities, risks, and geopolitical implications of the EU–Mercosur agreement.
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