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Knowledge Generation & Dissemination

Advance the frontiers of knowledge through cutting-edge research

Our research centers, chairs and observatories are dedicated to addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing world. We pursue economic and societal development through multidisciplinary lines of research that provide evidence-based solutions to critical issues such across societal and business domains. IE Research explores the dynamic relationship between the humanities and sciences: it values not only technological advancement but also human values, ethics, and cultural nuances that shape our societies and should guide human progress.

Our Centers, Think Tanks, Chairs, Observatories and Knowledge Hubs

From research on new technologies and gender equality, to initiatives in international finance, the centers, observatories and chairs supported by IE Foundation open the door to learning about the most relevant issues with the highest impact on today’s society.

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Guillermo and Michèle de la Dehesa Library

IE Foundation supports the Guillermo & Michèle de la Dehesa Library, which offers cutting-edge tools and services for digital learning. Open to the IE community and external researchers, the library provides personalized service both on-site and online, supplying the academic community with the most innovative resources and materials in research and education.

Thanks to a generous donation from Guillermo and Michèle de la Dehesa, the library has expanded its collection with 20,000 books across various disciplines. In honor of this contribution, the library is named after them. Guillermo de la Dehesa, a distinguished international figure in various sectors, has been a key supporter of IE University and the IE Foundation.

Latest Projects & Publications

Explore our latest projects and publications that contribute to shaping the future of business, policy, and society.

  • Cltimate-action-in-spanish-businesses-2024

    Climate Action in Spanish Businesses 2024

    IE Foundation, Alinnea.

    This study analyzes how financial education influences the financing and risk management of Spanish SMEs, focusing on micro and small businesses. It evaluates the impact of factors such as professional advice and digitization on business sustainability, aiming to improve decision-making and strengthen business resilience. 

  • The image emphasizes the importance of preventive culture in a transforming work environment.

    PREVENTIVE CULTURE IN A CHANGING WORK ENVIRONMENT: KEY STRATEGIES TO REDUCE WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS

    IE Foundation, DKV.

    This study examines how financial education affects financing and risk management in Spanish micro and small SMEs, highlighting the role of professional advice and digitization in improving decision-making and resilience.

  • Telework and challenges for amanagers

    Navigating the New Normal: Telework and Challenges for Managers

    IE Foundation, DKV.

    This first report published by the DKV-IE Chair examines the impact that remote work has on the well-being of managers and the factors that trigger this impact.

  • Purpose meets profit: Are ESG strategies really worth it?

    Purpose meets profit: Are ESG strategies really worth it?

    IE Foundation, Fundación Elecnor, IE Elecnor Knowledge Hub on Ethical Business.

    The report examines how purpose-driven companies design ESG strategies and their impact on financial indicators, showing that value depends on how well these strategies are structured, aligned, and executed.

  • El Comportamiento Financiero de las pymes en el contexto de la economía española: Factores Determinantes

    The Financial Behavior of SMEs in the Context of the Spanish Economy: Determinant Factors

    IE Foundation, NTT Data.

    This study analyzes how financial education influences the financing and risk management of Spanish SMEs, focusing on micro and small businesses. It evaluates the impact of factors such as professional advice and digitization on business sustainability, aiming to improve decision-making and strengthen business resilience. 

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    Single Family Offices for Families in Business: Challenges and Strategies for Wealth Creation

    IE Center for Families in Business, Fundación Abante.

    The study provides an analysis of the challenges and dilemmas faced by Single Family Offices (SFOs) in Spain.

  • Innovación_tecnológica_y_medición_del_impacto_social

    Technological Innovation and Social Impact Measurement: From Challenge to Opportunity

    Join4Impact Observatory.

    This study analyzes how financial education influences the financing and risk management of Spanish SMEs, focusing on micro and small businesses. It evaluates the impact of factors such as professional advice and digitization on business sustainability, aiming to improve decision-making and strengthen business resilience. 

  • Engaging Foreign Lawyers: Considerations for the Spanish Legal Sector

    Engaging Foreign Lawyers: Considerations for the Spanish Legal Sector

    IE Foundation, DKV.

    This first report published by the DKV-IE Chair examines the impact that remote work has on the well-being of managers and the factors that trigger this impact.

  • Plan for the Creation of an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Long-Term Care in Latin America and The Caribbean

    Plan for the Creation of an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Long-Term Care in Latin America and The Caribbean

    Observatory of Demography and Generational Diversity.

    This report shows how governments can build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in long-term care to improve services and boost growth, offering a tool to track progress and highlighting quick wins like digital portals, standard contracts, and caregiver training.

  • Innovation Beyong Technology

    Innovation Beyong Technology

    LawAhead Center on the Legal Profession

    This report dives into the crucial role of skills in driving change in the legal profession: perspective from lawyers in mayor firms in spain.This report highlights the crucial role that skills play in driving change within the legal profession, based on perspectives from lawyers in major firms in Spain.

  • the Economic Impact of Golf in Spain

    II Study on the Economic Impact of Golf in Spain

    IE Foundation, Real Federación Española de Golf and Asociación Española de Campos de Golf.

    The study shows that the golf industry continues to generate a significant economic impact, not only through its direct contribution to GDP but also by attracting high-quality tourism.

  • The Finances of Digital Natives and Spanish Millennials

    The Finances of Digital Natives and Spanish Millennials

    Observatory of Household and SMEs Finances.

    The report explores the financial reality of digital natives and millennials, addressing the economic challenges both generations face upon entering the labor market.

  • This image depicts a promotional poster questioning the existence of a 'family premium' in the Chinese stock market.

    Is there a "family premium" in the chinese stock market? 

    IE Center for Families and Business, March AM.

    The study examines Chinese family businesses listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges and finds that family-controlled firms, which now represent about two-thirds of all listed companies, tend to achieve higher returns despite facing greater market volatility.

  • A cover page discussing family businesses and their challenges in a greenhouse environment.

    Family Businesses in the New Working Environment: Challenges, Barriers and Ways to Develop Talent.

    IE Center for Families in Business, EY.

    The study finds that family-owned businesses offer greater job stability, stronger employee commitment, and more purposeful work, leading to higher employee engagement than non-family firms.

  • el sector público en la construcción de la inversión de impacto en España

    El sector público en la construcción de la inversión de impacto en España

    IE Chair of Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Investment, AXIS, SpainNAB.

    This report examines how public institutions like ICO Group are advancing Spain’s impact investment industry, showcasing successful publicprivate partnerships that promote sustainable economic development across the country.