Homann's method is a sophisticated theoretical model. As a result, it contains a normative foundation upon which Homann bases his endeavor, as well as numerous conclusions following his positive analysis. We propose extensions to both the normative and positive aspects of Homann's theory in this...

This article presents and discusses New Ordoliberalism, implemented though the introduction of Universal Basic Income, as such an alternative approach within economic policy to handle the global challenges of the 21th century, like increasing inequality. New Ordoliberalism develops the basic...

[Einleitung ...] Stets haben Menschen ihr Zusammenleben unter Akzeptanz gewisser Ungleichheiten gestaltet, die zu Konflikten führen können. In europäischer Manier kann das Christentum über die Legitimation Gottes die Vorteile der Herrschenden lange Zeit verteidigen. Mit der Aufklärung...

[Introduction ...] This paper explores the factors that influence the emergence and extent of rebound effects and the challenges that arise for a sustainable environmental policy. The focus here is on increasing energy efficiency and the energy consumption decisions on the consumer side. The...

[Introduction ...] The focus of this paper is the analysis of the extent to which the "energy efficiency gap" can be closed with the help of this new behavioral economic approach. The light-emitting diode (LED) will be the main subject of the investigation, as it is extremely energy efficient,...

[Introduction ...] The aim of this paper is to assess the evidence of rebound effects in the lighting sector through empirical studies and derive policy implications for promoting LED lighting. In the first section energy consumption for lighting in Germany is considered to estimate the...

The rapidly expanding corona pandemic in 2020 has largely brought the world to an economic stagnation. The impact on the environment, especially on air quality, from almost suspended air traffic, idle industry and economic lockdown is enormous, but also the economic and social consequences of...

[Introduction] Exit rules allow for a temporary or permanent withdrawal from international cooperative regimes. For the ongoing crisis in the European Monetary Union (EMU), such rules are seen as a desirable solution to enhance flexibility in case of economic and political shocks in member...

[Introduction] Contracts, may they be bilateral or multilateral, are formed with contemporary facts in mind. The contracting parties, aiming to an agreement, and wanting to cover their needs, define rules that define the essence of the relationship that is to be formed. Aiming for maximum...

Economics has a key role to play for understanding vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. However, economic approaches to climate adaptation are rarely articulated and discussed at a framework level. This article first reviews and critically assesses welfare economics approaches to...