Abstract As well interventionist as ordo-liberal strategies have a long tradition in German economic policy. Interventionism is not only supported by Keynesian economics but also by the neo-classical approach. In contrast to the common view in neo-classical mainstream - as comparative-static...

Abstract The transformation of former socialist economies in Central and Eastern Europe is a still continuing long-term process. Since explanations and political recommendations by mainstream economics have not been sufficient, research on methodology and theory of transformation is necessary...

Zusammenfassung Zunehmender Standortwettbewerb und höhere Mobilität der Faktoren als Folgen der Globalisierung stellen die bisherigen Wohlfahrtssysteme in Frage, ein Prozeß, von dem vor allem die entwickelten Wohlfahrtsstaaten Westeuropas betroffen sind. Technologisehe sowie politische...