The article tries to answer an old question of economic theory and institutional economics: How do trade unions fit into a market economy? Are they a constitutive element of the market order or: are they a source of irritation and disruption?

The article tries to answer an old question of economic theory and institutional economics: How do trade unions fit into a market economy? Are they a constitutive element of the market order or: are they a source of irritation and disruption?

Gives a short outline of the main charac-teristics and emphasizes the actual signifi-cance of Walter Eucken's work. Summarizes the articles included in the journal.

Reports that, in 1943, Heinrich Freiherr von Stackelberg (1905-1946) discussed with an informal group meeting in Freiburg (Breisgau - Germany) “Limits and possibilities of economic planning”. Explains that the group called after its chairman “von Beckerath Circle” met to discuss problems...

Gives a short outline of the main charac‐teristics and emphasizes the actual signifi‐cance of Walter Eucken′s work. Summarizes the articles included in the journal.

Reports that, in 1943, Heinrich Freiherr von Stackelberg (1905‐1946) discussed with an informal group meeting in Freiburg (Breisgau ‐ Germany) “Limits and possibilities of economic planning”. Explains that the group called after its chairman “von Beckerath Circle” met to discuss...

The article tries to answer an old question of economic theory and institutional economics: How do trade unions fit into a market economy? Are they a constitutive element of the market order or: are they a source of irritation and disruption?