Zukunftsprobleme der sozialen Marktwirtschaft

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The book explores various facets of the concept of Social Market Economy through a collection of essays. It begins with an examination of the genesis and contemporary understanding of the concept, followed by discussions on the roles of social policy and the adverse market outcomes influenced by social policies. The challenges of aging populations and the need for effective pension systems are highlighted, alongside topics like the protection of small businesses and merger control. Competition policy in structurally powerful markets is scrutinized, along with the implications of concentration within the Social Market Economy. The essays also delve into institutional innovation, labor-managed economies, and the functionality of co-determined large enterprises. The transformation of market economies through social components and democratization is addressed, as well as the role of associations in Austria's economic order and their impact on economic policy. Further discussions include the legitimacy of monopolies in public broadcasting, competition in telecommunications, and the market's role in education. Housing policy and the theory of the intervention state are examined, particularly regarding social housing. The book also tackles the explosion of healthcare expenditures, the influence of state activity on corporate decisions, and the political determinants of protectionism. Lastly, it addresses the relationship between S