This article develops a theoretical framework to analyze the rise and spread of global public policy. After an introduction to the background of sociological institutionalism, it first elaborates on the role and functions of international organizations, identifying instruments by which these can...

In einem Wechselspiel der Disziplinen lässt die Autorin betriebwirtschaftliche Theorien und feministischen Utopien aufeinanderprallen. Wo verzahnen sich diese so gegensätzlichen Herangehensweisen? Wie verhalten sie sich zueinander im Spiel der Anziehung und Abstoßung? Was wird aus den Utopien...

Market, State and Feminism offers an inter-disciplinary critique of the 'free market backlash' - the belief that free market economics can improve the position, status and well-being of women. The authors argue that, far from being restrictive and intrusive, state action can enhance the...

Beyond Economic Man, ten years later -- Marianne A. Ferber and Julie A. Nelson -- Separative and soluble selves: dichotomous thinking in economics / Paula England -- Contracting for care / Paula England and Nancy Folbre -- Separative and soluble firms: androcentric bias and business ethics /...