Introduction. Comparing political economies : markets, politics, and institutions ; Welfare states : welfare state or social security state? ; "Varieties of capitalism : business institutions and strategies ; The plan of this book -- Health Policy. Is health care a commodity? ; Germany : Private...

This paper addresses issues related to higher education in selected EU Member States and its contribution to the creation of wealth. Special emphasis was placed on the shape of education policy in selected countries through an analysis of the main indicators characterizing the same. The paper...