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Der Wettbewerb zwischen Unternehmen verlagert sich hin zum Wettbewerb zwischen ganzen Wertschöpfungsketten. Hierdurch gewinnt neben der effizienten Zusammenarbeit der am Leistungsprozess beteiligten Unternehmen die Interaktion mit dem jeweils angrenzenden Wettbewerbsumfeld (Beschaffungsmärkte,...

This first-of-its-kind volume explores the economic implications of multitasking, with a particular focus on the multitasking of non-market activities such as child care, housework, eating, and studying

Over the last decades, technological progress has brought about a multitude of standardization problems. For instance, compatibility standards ensure the interoperability of goods, which is of decisive importance when users face positive externalities in consumption. Consumers' expectations are...

The evaluation of labour market and other public policies has become increasingly important in recent years. In an era of tight government budgets, a thorough analysis of these measures is imperative. This book provides a comprehensive overview and assessment of the most relevant...

This book provides an empirical and theoretical examination of the short- and medium run impacts of technological advances on the employment and wages of workers which differ in their earned educational degree. Furthermore, by introducing labor market frictions and wage setting institutions the...