We develop an economic theory of tolerance where endogenous lifestyles and exogenous traits are invested with symbolic value by people. Value systems are rationally chosen by parents for their children. In conjunction with actual behavior, value systems determine the esteem enjoyed by...

We develop an economic theory of tolerance where lifestyles and traits are invested with symbolic value by people. Value systems are endogenous and taught by parents to their children. In conjunction with actual behavior, value systems determine the esteem enjoyed by individuals. Intolerant...

Das ifo Institut befragt jedes Quartal rund 1 000 Personalleiter nach der Bedeutung verschiedener Flexibilisierungsinstrumenten, die im Personaleinsatz angewendet werden. Mit der Sonderfrage im ersten Quartal 2014 wurden die Unternehmen gefragt, wie sich vor dem Hintergrund der Mindestlohnpläne...