On the emergence of markets

Markets have not always been the dominant form of economy everywhere. They only began their global triumphal march in the 15th century. Prof. Dr. Patrik Aspers from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the HSG explains in an interview what basic conditions are needed for their emergence.

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University of St.Gallen launches new bachelor’s programme on sustainability

The HSG will launch its new certificate programme “Integrative Sustainability Management” (SuM-HSG) in autumn 2024. In the Programme, bachelor’s…

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Videos - 10.04.2024 - 17:00

What impact does the ECHR-Ruling concerning the climate seniors have?

Yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in favour of the climate seniors' application against Switzerland. According to the ECHR,…

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Videos - 09.03.2024 - 11:08

Social Media: Should Switzerland take the EU regulation as a model?

In the video, Prof. Dr Miriam Buiten of the University of St. Gallen Law School summarises the strengths and weaknesses of EU regulation and assesses…