Knowledge Generation & Dissemination

Discover how our multidisciplinary centers are driving innovation and fostering collaboration through cutting-edge research and active knowledge dissemination.

Dive into the specialized academic research spearheaded by IE faculty and dedicated research units that advance knowledge in specific fields.

The report offers practical insights on how purpose-driven companies design and stucture ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies and and the impact these strategies have on various financial and accounting indicators.

This report is the first in Spain to assess how climate action affects business competitiveness, especially among SMEs, showing how sustainability strategies influence innovation, efficiency, and profitability and providing key evidence to guide policy and business decisions.

The report outlines the factors influencing workplace accident rates, such as temporary hiring, frequent new hires, and increased internal turnover. These conditions contribute to lower training in occupational risk prevention and hinder integration into the company’s safety culture.

This paper examines long-term care in Latin America, arguing that aging populations will increase demand, private solutions are insufficient, and well-designed, pro-poor public programs—especially those offering cash and in-kind options—can improve cost-effectiveness.

This study analyzes how financial education affects financing and risk management in Spanish micro and small businesses, highlighting the role of professional advice and digitization in strengthening sustainability and resilience.

The report by the LawAhead Center at IE Law School highlights the critical role of interpersonal skills and ethics in shaping how lawyers adapt to technological change, based on a survey of legal professionals that explores both the benefits and risks of integrating AI into legal practice.

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. One of the most notable findings being that 25% of managers give up some of the days of remote work offered by the company, even though they would like to work remotely more.

The study provides an analysis of the challenges and dilemmas faced by Single Family Offices in Spain and highlights best practices to support wealth creation and management, aiming to inspire entrepreneurial families to reflect on their purpose and define strategies.

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. 

This paper analyzes the regulation of foreign lawyers in Europe, focusing on Spain, and highlights the growing importance of international collaboration in an increasingly globalized legal profession.

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

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.

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.

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.