Based on an earlier discussion of 32 problem areas of economic law (Kluwer Law International, 2004), Karl M. Meessen develops a theory of economic law under the competition-of-systems paradigm in order to take a fresh look at its various components. (Published in German.)

Die Erschließung des japanischen Marktes ist für Neulinge häufig nur in Anlehnung an japanische Partner möglich. Die generelle Tendenz zur Internationalisierung der japanischen Wirtschaft hat die Möglichkeiten zur Zusammenarbeit für leistungsstarke deutsche Unternehmen verbessert. Zu den...

Individual responsibility, the counterpart of individual freedom, is a fundamental principle of our (private) legal order. The contributions in this volume discuss the general principle on an interdisciplinary scale and its relevance in current private law. (Published in German.)

The purpose of this volume is to remember the life and works of Hans Großmann-Doerth. In addition to introductory comments about his relationship to the Freiburg School, it contains the first comprehensive biographical portrayal as well as a systematic analysis of central questions. (Published...

Report of a meeting of representatives of European forestry contracting associations and contractors. Includes papers on the use of contract labour in European forestry, the organization and services of forestry contractors' associations, the management of health and safety in forestry, the...

In the aftermath of the 2007 US initiated financial crisis, labour market conditions have deteriorated between mid-2008 and mid-2009 across all European countries with massive employment losses recorded in both advanced economies and emerging economies. However, policy responses to mitigate the...