Measures of Active Labor Market Policy - such as training, wage subsidies, public employment measures, and job search assistance - are widely used in European countries to combat unemployment. This study provides novel insight on this important policy issue by discussing the role of the European...

The tax burden on investment or companies is an important factor for the attractiveness of a country or a region. In particular, business location and investment decisions are influenced by the relative tax burdens encountered in different regions. This study presents estimates of the effective...

It is widely admitted that markets are the main driving force of the economy but governments' intervention could, in some circumstances, improve on their outcomes. This book provides a structured analysis relating theoretical arguments, implementation approaches and effectiveness of industrial...

Trends wie der demografische Wandel, technisch-ökonomische Entwicklungen sowie der gesellschaftliche Wertewandel stellen Arbeitgeber wie Arbeitnehmer vor nicht unerhebliche Herausforderungen. Eine Lebensphasenorientierte Personalpolitik rückt nicht nur die Lebens- und Berufssituation der...

The book presents an analysis of empirical data on immigrant child poverty in the context of a controversial debate on the European migration policy, with special reference to Switzerland and France. It presents an alternative approach based on child rights and social justice.

This book and its companion volume offer a better understanding of the lessons that Indian policymakers can learn from China’s economic experience over the last 40 years. The aim of the two books together is to evaluate China’s incremental reforms and how these reforms have impacted on the...

In recent years, the European Commission has attached increasing importance to the use of financial engineering instruments rather than traditional grant-based financing for the microcredit sector, considering these to be the most efficient option available. This book presents a study of...

Social Responsibility Education in Turkey -- Social Responsibility Education in Germany -- Responsible Management Education in the Netherlands: To What Extent Have Dutch Business Schools Integrated CSR into their MBA Programs? -- Social Responsibility Education in Latvia -- Social Responsibility...

Internationalisierung wissensintensiver Unternehmensdienstleister -- Standortsysteme internationaler Wirtschaftskanzleien -- Gründe für die Auswahl neuer Märkte -- Anpassung an Kontexte auf neu erschlossenen Märkten.

Some Basic Models -- Monetary Policy in Europe -- Fiscal Policy in Germany -- First the Central Bank Decides, then the Governments Decide -- First the Governments Decide, then the Central Bank Decides -- Central Bank and Governments Decide Simultaneously and Independently: Cold-Turkey Policies...