Ordnungspolitik als konstruktive Antwort auf wirtschaftspolitische Herausforderungen

The text explores various aspects of regional economics and policy, addressing a range of topics from infrastructure impacts on productivity to the role of the European budget in integration processes. Contributions discuss the concept of "learning regions" and the need for strategic regional actors, particularly in polycentric areas like the Ruhr region. The evaluation of tax systems within the EU is examined, alongside reflections on regional policy in Germany, emphasizing sustainability and environmental considerations. Discussions on ecological protectionism and road pricing as tools for rational environmental policy are presented, as well as critiques of the overuse of external effects in economic discourse. The text also delves into human capital development, the significance of knowledge in global sustainability, and the interplay between government ideology and unemployment persistence. It questions the innovation levels of small and medium enterprises and reflects on historical social policies. Lastly, it addresses regional labor market policies and the challenges of economic consulting in Germany, advocating for a revitalization of competition policy and the role of legal frameworks in economic order.