Economics and business

The Short-Term Rentals and Tourism Dynamics Research Group examines short-term rentals (STRs) as a key driver of transformation within contemporary tourism systems. Focusing on European destinations, particularly in the Mediterranean region, the group analyses how STRs reshape tourism development, spatial patterns, and destination sustainability.

The project will undertake a comparative analysis of Poland and Italy concerning the bioethical and legal implications of deploying AI in healthcare, with particular emphasis on the civil, criminal, and professional (disciplinary) liability of medical professionals. The analysis will examine: (i) the applicable standard of care in AI-supported practice; (ii) the attribution of responsibility for clinical decisions supported by AI systems; (iii) requirements for documenting AI-assisted decision-making processes; and (iv) the role and scope of informed consent in this context.

Organizational Agency & Empowerment Research focuses on the psychological and managerial foundations of agency and empowerment in organizational contexts. The research examines how organizational boundaries, cultural conditions, and work environments shape individual and collective agency in diverse types of organizations, including public and business sectors.

Research Areas: Human Capital Management in the Context of Digital and Technological Change The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Modern Leadership Employee Motivation and Engagement in Hybrid Work Environments Nonverbal Communication and Negotiation in Managerial Practice Leadership Styles in Crisis Situations and Uncertainty Development of Soft Skills for 21st Century Organizations Innovation in Teaching and Serious Games in Business Education Employer Branding and Talent Attraction in Public and Private Sectors Cross-generational Communication and Collaboration in the Workplace Strategic

Dr hab. Tomasz Kawka, Associate Professor at the University of Gdańsk

Research Areas:

• Challenges in Human Capital Management in Hybrid and Remote Organizations

• Evolution of Compensation Systems in the New Economy – A Comparative Analysis

• The Role of Human Capital in Creating Added Value in Cultural Institutions

• Competencies of Employees in Performing Arts Organizations

• Qualification Model for Leaders in Sports Organizations

The research activity of the Economics Group focuses above all on the following main areas:

• Empirical evaluation of public policies
• Labor economics
• Circular economy 
• Waste management
• Water resources management
• Economic dynamics and equilibrium in goods, labor and financial markets
• Underground economy and tax evasion
• Business cycle
• Energy transitions and economic growth
• Economic History
• Spatial Econometrics
• DSG model
  
   

The interdisciplinary research group Knowledge, organization and society has expertise in sociology, political science and economics

Napoli FinTech Lab is a top-tier, fully-funded educational initiative for emerging talents. Founded on a financial innovation workshop, it sees the participation of universities, key financial sector companies, a technological partner, fintech startups, and students. Its aim is to establish a university-based fintech ecosystem that actively contributes to the digital transformation of the banking and financial sectors.