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New Results from Experimental and Behavioural Economics A Culture of Trust as a Competitive Advantage in Digital Times

For companies, a lived culture of trust is an important competitive advantage. Particularly in an era of digitalization and increasing complexity, trust provides a sound basis for successful cooperation.

  • Dominik Enste / Mara Grunewald / Louisa Kürten ·
  • IW-Trends No. 2 ·
  • 10 July 2018
A Culture of Trust as a Competitive Advantage in Digital Times
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Behavioral Economics ·
Digitisation ·
Personnel Policy ·
Trust
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