Die politische Zielsetzung der Klimaneutralität im Jahr 2050 bedarf einer effizienten Umsetzung. Das europäische Zertifikatesystem (EU-ETS) ist dazu allerdings nicht in der Lage und wird mit sehr hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit die notwendige Ausdehnung auf den Transportsektor und die privaten...

This article explores how German pension and retirement policy could be made more sustainable, focusing on selected current options for action rather than attempting to provide a comprehensive overview. Before turning to specific problems and perspectives, the article first discusses key...

Through the canon of the UN SDGs or the European Green Deal, sustainability goals are finding their way into legislation. From an economic point of view, these targets often aim to reduce negative external effects, which is in many cases in line with the economic goal of maximising welfare. The...

In Europe, legislators are increasingly introducing sustainability goals into the system of private law. By prohibiting certain conduct, increasing transparency, nudging companies, as well as changing institutions, procedures and liability regimes, legislators complement private law with tools...