In Deutschland und Europa wächst der Widerstand gegen das geplante Freihandelsabkommen TTIP. Thilo Bode schildert anschaulich und mit analytischer Schärfe, wie TTIP Verbraucherrechte und Umweltstandards gefährdet. Die Konzerne drohen über unsere Zukunft zu bestimmen – stärkere...

Sanctions have enormous consequences. Especially when imposed by a country with the economic influence of the United States, sanctions induce clear shockwaves in both the economy and political culture of the targeted state, and in the everyday lives of citizens. But do economic sanctions induce...

Many governments operate consumer debt relief programs, often timed to match the election cycle, but their political effects are not well understood. We ask if debt relief can influence elections in democracies. Our motivating exercise is the Biden administration’s promise to relieve student...

a) Preface b) List of Abbreviations 1)How Unequal is Japan? 2) Why is Inequality Widening? 3) How Has Globalization Taken Place in Japan? 4) How Has Innovation Taken Place in Japan? 5) What is the Problem with Japan's Economic System? 6) How is Aging and Shrinking Population Affecting the...