Michael Irlacher’s (Department of Economics) habilitation dissertation, "Essays in International Trade and Spatial Economics", focuses on a comprehensive analysis of globalization and its impact on companies and employees. By studying the topic from various aspects, he shed light on the lasting impact these global dynamics have on the structures and processes within companies, as well as the labor market conditions.

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