WZB Berlin Social Science Center
The WZB has been a partner of the YES! – Young Economic Summit since 2019


The WZB Berlin Social Science Center conducts basic research with a focus on problems of modern societies in a globalized world. The research is theory-based, problem-oriented, often long-term and mostly based on international comparisons.
The WZB works on these main topics:
- Dynamics of social inequalities
- Markets and choice
- Society and economic dynamics
- International politics and law
- Dynamics of political systems
- Migration and diversity
- Political economy of development
Around 200 scientists from various disciplines work together at the WZB, mainly from sociology, political science, economics, and law. They are supported by around 170 staff members in administration, IT, scientific information & data, and communication and by almost 90 student assistants.
Research results are published for the scientific community as well as for experts in politics, business, the media and civic organizations.
WZB online:
Website: www.wzb.eu/en
Twitter (deutsch): https://twitter.com/WZB_Berlin
Instagram: wzb_berlin
Topic1 2022
Die Macht der Großen – Wie lassen sich Beschäftigte an Entscheidungen in Großkonzernen beteiligen?
by Robert Scholz
Multicultural community – How can intercultural communication be promoted in school?
by Rebecca Wetter
Participating researchers
Kai Barron
Anke Borcherding
Julia Epp
Juliane Haus
Andreas Knie
Sandra Leumann
Friederike Molitor
Alexander Schmotz
Robert Scholz
Rebecca Wetter
Topics of the recent years
Nursing in 2030: How can the lack of new staff in nursing professions be countered? (2021)
Wie können wir die Freiheit der Wissenschaft bewahren? (2020)
Autokratie 2.0 – Die Diktatur und das Internet (2020)
How can I imagine my mobility in the city and rural areas without my own car? (2020)
Understanding why and how much people lie (2019)
The role of narratives and social media in the polarization of beliefs and attitudes (2019)