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Open research questions in Economic and Business Studies

63 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,470 Economic and Business Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Future research could explore the use of rhetorical questions in different cultures and contexts. It could also examine the effects of rhetorical questions on the audience and the communication process. Further study could investigate the relation between rhetorical questions and other linguistic phenomena, such as irony and metaphor.

    Kannst du noch weniger beitragen? Zu Spezifik und Subbotschaften von rhetorischen Fragen · 2023 · DOI
  • The paper identifies a gap in the research on rhetorical questions, particularly in the context of humor and irony. It highlights the need for further study on the structure, function, and effects of rhetorical questions.

    Kannst du noch weniger beitragen? Zu Spezifik und Subbotschaften von rhetorischen Fragen · 2023 · DOI
  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Kaldor's distribution theory and its keynesian context. The paper argues that a keynesian distribution theory must be based on a specific theory of production.

    THEORIE DER PRODUKTION UND EINKOMMENSVERTEILUNG · 1981 · DOI
  • Further development of the new approach to democratic economic policy proposed in this paper. Empirical testing of the new approach to determine its effectiveness.

    EINE THEORIE DEMOKRATISCHER WIRTSCHAFTSPOLITIK · 1978 · DOI
  • The traditional approach to normative economic theory is limited in its ability to capture the interdependence of economy and politics. There is a need for a new approach to democratic economic policy, one that takes into account the role of government and the political-economic system.

    EINE THEORIE DEMOKRATISCHER WIRTSCHAFTSPOLITIK · 1978 · DOI
  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the impact of the Munich Agreement on Czechoslovakia. The paper highlights the need to consider the relationships between Czechs and Slovaks.

    Post Munich Czechoslovakia: A Few Historical Notes · 1975 · DOI
  • Future research could explore the effects of other factors on industrial location and economic potential. Future research could examine the impact of regional policy on economic development. Future research could investigate the relationship between economic potential and employment growth in other regions.

    Industrial location and economic potential in Western Europe · 1969 · DOI
  • The paper identifies a gap in the calculation of economic potentials for Western Europe. The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of how technical developments in processing and transport affect industrial location and economic potential. The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of how regional policy affects economic development.

    Industrial location and economic potential in Western Europe · 1969 · DOI
  • To apply the general theory to various fields such as cartography and geography. To extend the general theory to other types of projections and shapes.

    GEOMETRIC PROJECTIONS OF THE SPHERE AND THE SPHEROID · 1961 · DOI
  • The challenge of promoting economic integration in Europe while respecting national sovereignty. The difficulty of balancing economic cooperation with political nationalism. The need to address the limitations of current concepts of economic integration.

    Europese economische integratie · 1950 · DOI
  • Further research could explore the feasibility of the proposed fourth concept of integration. Studies could examine the impact of the market economy on economic integration. Research could investigate the relationship between economic nationalism and political nationalism.

    Europese economische integratie · 1950 · DOI
  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of neoliberalism and its relation to the current state of economic policy discussion. It highlights the need for clarity and understanding in discussions of economic policy.

    DIE NATÜRLICHE ORDNUNG DIE NEUE PHASE DER WIRTSCHAFTSPOLITISCHEN DISKUSSION · 1948 · DOI
  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on the distribution of profits and losses in a socialist economy. It recommends further analysis of the effects of price changes on production and consumption.

    De Economische Structuur eener Socialistische Volkshuishouding · 1931 · DOI
  • The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature regarding the optimal pricing strategy in a socialist economy. It notes that the existing literature assumes constant costs.

    De Economische Structuur eener Socialistische Volkshuishouding · 1931 · DOI
  • The paper identifies a lack of attention to the importance of waterways in the past. The paper argues that the waterway is a vital mode of transportation that has been overlooked.

    De economische vraagpunten der internationale Congressen voor binnenscheepvaart · 1896 · DOI
  • The model's limitations have not been fully addressed. The concept of investive wage plans has not been fully explored.

    EIN MODELL UND SEIN ECHO. · 1981 · DOI
  • The failure of the asymmetric model to resolve the Slovak issue. The need for a new solution to meet the needs of the Slovak nation.

    Federalism in Slovak Communist Politics · 1977 · DOI
  • The resulting mapping equations need not always remain simple. The general theory may not be readily applicable to all cases.

    GEOMETRIC PROJECTIONS OF THE SPHERE AND THE SPHEROID · 1961 · DOI
  • The need for a new approach to restore European economic life. The lack of a functioning system in Germany.

    De internationale economische gevolgen van den toestand in Duitschland · 1947 · DOI
  • The lack of a structured approach to transition from idea generation to operational impact in KI initiatives. The neglect of operationalization of KI outputs in current debates.

    Vom Denkraum in den Betriebsraum: Eine operative Architektur für verantwortbare KI-Wirkung in Organisationen · 2026 · DOI
  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the impact of the Bürgergeld-Reform on older benefit recipients. The study examines the effect of the reform on exits from SGB II and unemployment registrations.

    Aktivierung statt Frühverrentung? Die Neujustierung der Steuerungslogik gegenüber älteren Leistungsbeziehenden im Zuge der Bürgergeld-Reform · 2026 · DOI
  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on providing a more nuanced understanding of the concept of systematisch verzerrt and its application to economic systems. The paper highlights the need for further research on the role of money and capitalism in economic systems.

    Systematisch verzerrt: Habermas und Geldpolitische Debatten · 2026 · DOI
  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature regarding the critical analysis of Habermas' theory and its application to recent economic debates. The paper notes that prior work has not adequately addressed the limitations of Habermas' theory in understanding the role of money and capitalism.

    Systematisch verzerrt: Habermas und Geldpolitische Debatten · 2026 · DOI
  • Further research could examine the lobbying success of communal peak associations in other countries or time periods. Future studies could develop more sophisticated methods for measuring lobbying success. Research could also explore the factors that influence the lobbying success of communal peak associations in more detail.

    Kommunale Spitzenverbände in den Ausschüssen des Deutschen Bundestages: Eine Studie zur Messung ihres Lobbyingerfolgs · 2026 · DOI
  • There is a lack of research on the lobbying success of communal peak associations. Prior studies have not developed a comprehensive measurement concept for lobbying success.

    Kommunale Spitzenverbände in den Ausschüssen des Deutschen Bundestages: Eine Studie zur Messung ihres Lobbyingerfolgs · 2026 · DOI

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