This study seeks to go beneath the generalizations that constitute characterizations of national economies in order to examine local and sectoral diversity - in particular, forms of capitalist organization at the level of localized sectors. It reports on the findings of research based on...

This book examines steadily-growing increases in inequality within Western capitalist democracies, examining with care the differences between these democracies rooted in their culture and institutions. It highlights the differences in growth and inequalities between different countries,...

The article is part of the special issue of the journal, including the proceedings of the conference "Albert Hirschman scienziato sociale" held in Rome at the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. The author discusses the "sociological" aspects of Hirschman's thought, stressing at the same time...

Italian Abstract: L'articolo fa parte del numero speciale della rivista, comprendente gli atti del convegno "Albert Hirschman Scienziato sociale" tenutosi a Roma presso l'Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.L'autore discute gli aspetti "sociologici" del pensiero di Hirschman, sottolineando allo...

The COVID pandemic has demonstrated the weakness of neoliberalism by showing the importance of public services, workers’ need for security, and a heightened awareness of collective interdependence. Economic theory recognises the deficiencies of depending on market forces by accepting certain...

Vielen gilt die Mitwirkung privater Organisationen an der technischen Normung als ein Paradebeispiel möglicher Staatsentlastung. Andere äußern erhebliche Vorbehalte an der öffentlichen Effektivität und Legitimität solcher "privaten Regierungen". Die Sudie untersucht das verbandliche System...