Spatial Econometrics is a rapidly evolving field born from the joint efforts of economists, statisticians, econometricians and regional scientists. The book provides the reader with a broad view of the topic by including both methodological and application papers. Indeed the application papers...

This contributed volume applies cliometric methods to the study of family and households in order to derive global patterns and determine their impact on economic development. Family and households are a fundamental feature of societies and economies. They are found throughout history and are...

Knappheit, Kosten und Arbeitsteilung: das Allokationsproblem -- Bestimmungsgründe des Marktangebots -- Bestimmungsgründe der Marktnachfrage -- Das Marktgleichgewicht -- Märkte für Produktionsfaktoren -- Marktmacht und externe Effekte -- Die Rolle des Staates in der Marktwirtschaft --...