"Across the developed world, most of us who work now earn our living in the service sector. However, the issue of what kind of service economy is sustainable and desirable, both in economic and social terms, is rarely debated. This book argues that this needs to change. National governments have...

Im Prozeß der europäischen Einigung wächst der Bedarf an Informationen über die institutionelle Gestaltung von gesellschaftlichen Teilsystemen. Dieser Band stellt die Gesundheitssysteme von fünf westeuropäischen Ländern nach einheitlichen Kategorien dar und arbeitet strukturelle...

Introduction : judging "schemes of oeconomy" -- Travelling knowledge in the "discerning age" : ethnography and Enlightenment -- "The most unscrupulous people on earth" : the paradox of China's commercial spirit -- "Your beggarly commerce!" China and international trade -- "The science of...

The provision of utilities for all at an affordable price has long been regarded as a prerequisite for everyday life, generally guaranteed by the state. But in recent years, publicly-owned utilities throughout Europe have come under increasing fire for their poor performance - their lack of...

"Global markets offer a multitude of business opportunities and, as a consequence, cross-border activities and international trade have become the norm. The shift towards multi-jurisdictional business transactions has resulted in an increase in international disputes. Rules of evidence, on the...