Theoretischer Rahmen zur Erklärung administrativen Wandels -- Messung administrativen Wandels -- Fallstudien zu Reformen der Personalpolitik in der Europäischen Kommission und in den Sekretariaten der FAO, OECD und WTO.

Inflation Convergence in Europe -- Economic Integration and Convergence in the European Union -- The Mathematical Capital and its Economic Value -- Political Decision in a Game Theory Approach -- Economic Integration and Small States: Non-Traditional Benefits -- The Greek Crisis & Co.D.TRA (Code...

1 Introduction -- 2 The Concept of "Quality of Life" in the Context of Economic Performance and Social Progress -- 3 Inequality and the Role of Redistributive Policy.- 4 Economic Aspects of Fighting Inequality.- 5 Market Distribution, Fiscal Distribution and Inequality: A Case Study of Britain...

This book addresses the EU as powerful driver of the wave of privatizations in the network industries and public services since the early 1990s. Based on theoretical arguments and empirical studies it examines the impact of these policies on what is regarded as the normative pillars of the...

In this first analytical monograph on the subject, George Katrougalos and Gabriella Lazaridis examine the social welfare state of the main four Southern European countries, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece. They conduct an overall system analysis of the welfare state in Southern Europe which...

This book brings together a wide range of policy experts from both old and new European Union member states, as well as from the US, and presents their insights, observations and research on the future of economic and social models in Europe. This book is an essential companion for all...

This book poses a critique of neoliberal economic polices in the EU and proposals for alternatives. The book argues that the economic weakness of the EU is the result of the very restrictive economic policy of the Union and most member states. The book advances from a comprehensive critique of...

This book examines the efficiency and effectiveness of economic policies in Europe, and explores the implications for social equity. It argues for an integrated approach to economic and social objectives, and discusses the ways in which welfare states and institutions can contribute to equity...

This book analyzes issues related to economic challenges for Japan’s regional revitalization. Japan’s responses to such challenges and to the problem of an aging population are of deep interest to the nations outside of Japan. This book brings together 19 articles contributed by Japan’s...

Der Begriff „agil“ erobert seit einigen Jahren ganz unterschiedliche Bereiche - von der Softwareentwicklung über das Unternehmensmanagement bis zur öffentlichen Verwaltung. Für öffentliche Institutionen und deren Verwaltungen sind sie ein Weg, sich neuen Anforderungen und ungewohnten...