This book takes a stand against the narrowing focus of (German) jurisprudence on state law, rooted in the history of the territorially organised nation state. In the shadow of this tradition, state(-hood) law was only conceived of as state law. However, a gradual decoupling of state and law is...

"Examines the underlying mechanisms through which the law, judiciary, and legal profession influence the economy. Analyzes enforcement, contracts, and property rights--the concepts collectively defining rule of law--and examines their roles in the real estate and financial sectors. Extended...

Introduction -- The rise of regulatory governance -- Theories of regulation -- Regulatory space and regulatory regimes -- Policy processes and the regulatory policy cycle -- Bad, better and legitimate regulation -- Define: agenda-setting, issue diagnosis and objective setting -- Design: regime...

Der Aufschwung beflügelt, die Rezession deprimiert. Die Wirtschaft bestimmt unser Schicksal. Für die Politik ist kein Thema wichtiger. Wirtschaft sozial gestalten und Wachstumskräfte fördern: das ist das Konzept des Sozialstaates. Aber das Klima wird rauer. Die Gewichte verschieben sich in...