This book studies the evolution of the middle class in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union. Using data from the RLMS (Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey), the volume covers the period of transition (1991-2008) during which many fundamental economic reforms were implemented. The first...

This book, based on economics and game theory, analyzes the changes that Japan is now facing as a reflection of changes in Japanese families and society. The author presents a simple framework for the structural relationship among markets, communities including families, and the state; and uses...

Vorworte: Reihenherausgeber: Prof. René Schmidpeter -- Alexandra Hildebrandt / Werner Landhäußer: Die Rolle der Digitalisierung: denken – verstehen - handeln -- Alexandra Hildebrandt / Werner Landhäußer: Die wichtigsten Fragen zur Digitalisierung von A bis Z -- Raimund Frey: Das Fenster...

This book examines, theoretically and empirically, the key aspects and differences of economic growth. It provides a comprehensive investigation of the numerous features of development in transition countries, covering the last two decades, from the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 to the current...

This book considers aspects of transformation of former state socialist countries: social and economic outcomes; forces in the transformation process; problems of consolidation of the new regimes;and other scenarios. It also looks at alternative types of society that might replace state...

This book is open access under a CC BY license. In this book, Nika Gilauri reveals his formulas for government reform and economic recovery, including how to fight against corruption, reform fiscal policy and tax systems, privatize state-owned enterprises, build a welfare system for those most...

This book reflects the author’s views on NGO development in China and includes recent papers, reviews, and policy suggestions he has written. This collection introduces the current state of research on NGOs and their development in China to an English-speaking audience, allowing them to...

Wohlstand und Wachstum hängen unumstößlich zusammen. Wachstum wiederum hängt am Fortschritt, der den Erhalt des Wohlstands ermöglicht. Dies geht einher mit stetiger struktureller Veränderung als Folge und Bedingung zugleich. Veränderung benötigt gesellschaftliche Akzeptanz. Akzeptanz...

Agenda für wachstumsstärkende Strukturreformen -- Reformstau -- Modifizierung des Homo Oeconomicus -- Determinanten zur Akzeptanz wachstumsstärkender Strukturreformen -- Interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit zwischen verschiedenen Wissenschaftsdisziplinen.