The present book adds to the broad field of investigations concerning what affects and determines human cooperation. It provides new insights into internal and external factors that influence such decisions. Rather than presenting a closed and universal examination, this book should be seen as...

Pro-social and ethical behavior primarily understood as the ability to sacrifice ones own interest to the benefit of others leads to welfare improvements and social progress, whereas anti-social and unethical actions result in irrevocable welfare losses and destruction. This dissertation...

Das Konzept des Franchisings -- Die Modellierung von Dilemmastrukturen -- Die Entstehung von Kooperation -- Positive Analyse - Kausalität zwischen Dilemmastrukturen und Franchising -- Normative Analyse - Ethische Würdigung -- Ergebnisse und Ausblick.