Early benefit assessment in Germany under the legislative framework of AMNOG (Arzneimittelmarktneuordnungsgesetz) requires direct comparisons of the new drug with appropriate comparators determined by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA). In case no head-to-head studies are available for direct...

This paper investigates - in a large heterogeneous sample - the relationship between social preferences on the one hand, and socioeconomic factors and political preferences on the other hand. Socioeconomic factors correlate with social preferences, and social preferences robustly shape political...

The German federal government presented a legislative proposal on tax- and especially VAT law with the focus to combat VAT fraud in (international) ecommerce on July 31st 2018. This draft legislation is explained and discussed.

Knapp zwei Jahre nach der Veröffentlichung der "Integrated Review" hat die britische Regierung ihre Sicherheitsstrategie aktualisiert. Diese 'Auffrischung' soll vor allem der schnell voranschreitenden Entwicklung zu einer umkämpften und zersplitterten Weltordnung Rechnung tragen. Ohne ein...