The Revolutionary Class Today

First the emergence of the Austrian school is described regarding the historical context and other schools of thought that were presence at its inception. Emphasis is given to the methodological differences and disputes that members of the Austrian schools had with representatives of the German historical school. Then some defining theoretical and methodological features of the Austrian school are explained. Later, Friedrun Quaas gives an overview of the different generations of scholars associated with the school and their theories, research questions and concepts. Against the background of this knowledge the question as to whether the question as to whether the Austrian school is sufficiently homogenous to denote a consistent paradigm is discussed. At the end, some general, philosophy of science oriented, questions concerning pluralism in the social sciences are posed.

Wie der Staat Landeigentumsverhältnisse (über)sieht. Ein Beitrag von Felicitas Sommer.

In dem Vortrag von Ehrenfried Galander mit anschließender Fragerunde wird die Frage behandelt, inwieweit es im Werk von Karl Marx eine systematische Behandlung ökologischer Fragen gibt. Galander, der an der Herausgabe der Marx-Engels Gesamtausgabe (MEGA) beteiligt ist, beantwortet diese Frage mit einem klaren Ja.

What is “equitable growth” and how do we measure it? A better understanding of equitable growth—and how to measure it—can improve our understanding, inform decisions and lead to better outcomes for all.