Since its inception, the IASB has been able to set standards with relatively little political influence in its governance or standard setting process. But this changed with the outbreak of the global financial crisis. Political bodies began to view accounting standards as a contributing factor...

As a response to multiple financial shocks, international standards have disappointed. Consensus-seeking has stifled innovation, perpetuating outdated regulatory concepts at a time of rapid market change. Different forces are at work now. Markets are complex and idiosyncratic; they may not be...

Das Jahrzehnt der Krisen -- Wirtschaftlich schwächelndes Europa -- Globalisierung und Migration im Wechselspiel -- Migrationspolitik der EU zwischen Abwehr und Integration -- Gibt es eine „europäische Identität“? -- Nationaler Populismus als Ideologie und Methode -- Die EU auf dem Weg zur...