In this book the author develops a new approach to uncertainty in economics, which calls for a fundamental change in the methodology of economics. It provides a comprehensive overview and critical appraisal of the economic theory of uncertainty and shows that uncertainty was originally...

The distinctive contribution of this book is the formulation of an integrated social, environmental, and economic framework for public policy. This contribution is realised through investigations and conclusions in the following four domains: a formal stylised model that provides a platform for...

Auch in internen Leistungsbeziehungen zwischen Abteilungen ist die Erreichung von Kundenzufriedenheit elementar, um diese Beziehung aufrechtzuerhalten und weiterzuentwickeln. René V. Rambusch untersucht die inhaltlichen Dimensionen und Determinanten der internen Kundenzufriedenheit mit dem...

Preface -- 1 Introduction -- Part I: The Quality of Life in Two Different Good Societies: Denmark and Switzerland -- 2 Two Wealthy Economies and Their Development -- 3 Are the Standards of Living Similar or Dissimilar?- 4 Happiness in Denmark and Switzerland.- Part II: Two Models of Good...

Beschreibung des Arbeitszeitsystems ‚Arbeitszeitfreiheit‘ -- Arbeitszeitverhalten in der Praxis im Rahmen der ‚Arbeitszeitfreiheit‘ -- Standardökonomische Betrachtung des Modells der ‚Arbeitszeitfreiheit‘ -- Organisationstheoretische Betrachtung des Modells der...

Patientenbefragungen sind für die Sicherung und Verbesserung der Qualität von Gesundheitsdienstleistungen wesentlich. Basierend auf den Besonderheiten der Arzt-Patient-Beziehung stellt Yasemin Mehmet dar, welche Erwartungen Patienten an ärztliche Konsultationen haben und was Qualität aus...

The main aim of this book is to develop and implement an innovative tool: exchange-entitlement mapping, or E-mapping for short. This tool enables us to look at the economic and social opportunities to develop human capabilities for different groups of individuals, depending on their group...

This book analyzes the determinants of happiness for both the rich and the poor in the developing regions of Asia, Latin America and Africa. Explanatory variables include education, health and income as well as demographic and social variables. The book highlights the overwhelming importance of...