Begrenzung, Einschränkung oder gar Schrumpfung sind als Angstbegriffe verpönt. Doch genau das werden wir brauchen, um die Ökosysteme nicht noch stärker zu schädigen. Ein anderes Wirtschaften ist dringend nötig, und es ist - wie der Transformationsforscher Hans Holzinger zeigt - auch...

This original and panoramic book proposes that the underlying forces of demography and globalisation will shortly reverse three multi-decade global trends – it will raise inflation and interest rates, but lead to a pullback in inequality. “Whatever the future holds”, the authors argue,...

Key Features:Detailed analysis of key issues such as trade, services, international trade, energy and pollutionComparative study of economic growth, disparity and convergence of the Chinese and Indian economies.

The German economy is leaving the recession behind. According to leading indicators, GDP will continue to rise following the increase in the first quarter. As the year progresses, real disposable income and exports will stimulate economic activity. In addition, the effects of tighter monetary...

The global economy has expanded at a moderate pace so far this year. Meanwhile, the previously pronounced differences in economic momentum have diminished, particularly in the advanced economies. While the robust expansion in the United States lost momentum, the economy in Europe picked up...