The methodological individualism and subjectivism of the Austrian tradition in economics is often associated with a methodological dualism, i.e. the claim that the nature of its subject matter, namely purposeful and intentional human action, requires economics to adopt a methodology that is...

In der Psychologie finden sich mittlerweile zahlreiche Definitionen des Begriffs Umweltbewußtsein, die auf verschiedene theoretische und forschungspraktische Konzeptionen zurückgehen und in dieser Arbeit referiert werden. Zentrale Unterscheidungsmerkmale sind dabei die zugrundeliegenden...

Lawyers routinely have to decide under considerable uncertainty. Those officially applying the law in force, like judges or public officials, often do not know all the facts of the case. And the legislator ought to know, understand and forecast much more than he usually does. Economics,...

This article develops a socio-economic model that analyzes the doping decision of professional athletes. In their decision to use performance enhancing drugs athletes do not only evaluate the costs and benefits (in terms of potential rank improvement). They also take into account peer-group...