An Introduction to Max Weber’s The Protestant Ethic - A Macat Sociology Analysis

Die Zeit ist reif für eine Rückbesinnung auf das Potenzial der Vermögensbesteuerung. Doch wie genau sollten Vermögensteuer und Erbschaftsteuer ausgestaltet werden?

Der Beitrag folgt den Spuren des Gemeinsinns in Geschichte und Gegenwart und schlägt vor, ihn für einen Gegenwettbewerb zu dem einseitigen Menschenbild in der sozioökonomischen Bildung zu nutzen.

From the theoretical literature, the authors provide seven reasons to be sceptical about the occurrence of sufficient decoupling in the future. In addition to the extensive summary of the recent literature, 'decoupling debunked' provides a great introduction into the decoupling hypothesis.

This course introduces students to the relevance of gender relations in economics as a discipline and in economic processes and outcomes. The course covers three main components of gender in economics and the economy: (1) the gendered nature of the construction and reproduction of economic theory and thought; (2) the relevance and role of gender in economic decision-making; and (3) differences in economic outcomes based on gender. We will touch on the relevance of gender and gender relations in at least each of the following topics: economic theory; the history of economic thought; human capital accumulation; labor market discrimination; macroeconomic policy, including gender budgeting; household economics; basic econometrics; economic history; and economic crises.