Rene Schwaiger, PhD

Rene Schwaiger, PhD

I am a Post Doctoral Researcher at the Department of Banking and Finance and the Scientific Coordinator of Lab Operations at the Innsbruck EconLab at the University of Innsbruck. My research focuses on experimental economics, especially environmental economics, experimental finance, and meta-science.

Ethical Reflections and Sustainability (Lecture and Seminar)

Graduate Course, University of Innsbruck, M.Sc. Banking and Finance, 2025

This lecture explores ethical frameworks, sustainability principles, and their implications for financial markets and corporate decision-making. Students develop an understanding of responsible management and the societal impacts of financial activity.

Course Content

  1. Ethical Theories and Decision-Making
  2. Sustainability in Finance
  3. ESG Metrics and Reporting Standards
  4. Ethical Investment Strategies

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply ethical reasoning to financial decisions.
  • Understand sustainability metrics and their relevance to modern finance.
  • Critically evaluate ESG strategies and their limitations.

Target Audience

Graduate students in banking and finance with an interest in sustainability-oriented financial practices.