This volume contains the proceedings of a symposium held at the Ruhr-Universität in Bochum. The authors discuss the foundations of the theory of a private law society in private law, constitutional law and EC law as well as in economic theory. (Published in German.)

Based on an earlier discussion of 32 problem areas of economic law (Kluwer Law International, 2004), Karl M. Meessen develops a theory of economic law under the competition-of-systems paradigm in order to take a fresh look at its various components. (Published in German.)

Individual responsibility, the counterpart of individual freedom, is a fundamental principle of our (private) legal order. The contributions in this volume discuss the general principle on an interdisciplinary scale and its relevance in current private law. (Published in German.)

The purpose of this volume is to remember the life and works of Hans Großmann-Doerth. In addition to introductory comments about his relationship to the Freiburg School, it contains the first comprehensive biographical portrayal as well as a systematic analysis of central questions. (Published...