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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.

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

    IE Foundation DKV

    The report identifies key causes of workplace accidents, such as temporary hiring, high turnover, and inadequate safety training. It recommends improving training, integrating temporary staff, fostering safety leadership, and sharing best practices.

  • This image features a guide on telework and challenges for managers, with a computer display and a person seated in an armchair.

    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.

  • A cover page for a report on single family offices for entrepreneurial families, featuring a water ripple effect.

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

    IE Center for Families in Business and Fundación Abante.

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

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    Technological Innovation and Social Impact Measurement: From Challenge to Opportunity

    Join4Impact Observatory.

    The report highlights how high costs, and limited resources represent significant barriers for many organizations, especially non-profit entities.

  • A book cover titled 'Engaging Foreign Lawyers' with a graphic design featuring red and black colors.

    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.

  • The image showcases a golfer walking on a course, highlighting 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.

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    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.

    In the chinese stock market? 

    IE Center for Families and Business with 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 with 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

    Impact Bridge–IE Chair of Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Investment with AXIS and 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.