Economic globalization is a complex phenomenon where the links between social security expenditures and globalization are not well understood so far. This study summarizes new key findings and highlights new theoretical insights in the field of social security systems, labor standards, taxation...

Introduction -- I Sustainability Economics and Resources -- II International Analysis -- III Rebound Effects in Economics -- IV Modelling the Use of Resources in Economies -- V Outlook on Sustainable Resource Management

Globalization, Specialization and Innovation Dynamics.- Savings, Investment and Growth: New Approaches for Macroeconomic Modeling -- Economic Integration, Technological Progress and Growth -- Impact of the Real Exchange Rate on Trade, Structural Change and Growth -- Macroeconomic Aspects of...

This book explores national and transnational companies' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in times and settings in which they are confronted with economic and social challenges and analyzes these situations, ranging from the financial crisis to fourth generation sustainability....

This study develops a new indicator for national and global sustainability. The main components of the EIIW-vita indicator are: the share of renewable energy, the genuine savings rate, and the relative "green export" position of the respective countries; it is in line with OECD requirements on...

This book presents initiatives that were launched or are currently being pursued in the name of CSR, and showcases how different dimensions of CSR, sustainability, ethics and governance can help to solve global challenges. Contributions by international experts from Australia to Bangladesh and...

Zusammenfassung -- Summary -- Einführung und Grundlagen -- Digitale Wirtschaft: I&K-Dynamik, Konvergenz alternativer Kommunikationsplattformen und makroökonomische Fundierung -- Internationale Erfahrungen mit der Internetexpansion, technischer I&K-Fortschritt, Strukturwandel und Regulierungen...