New textbook on the fundamentals of economics, featuring a contribution by Dr Stefanie Gerold
Schäffer-Poeschel Verlag has published *Grundfragen der Ökonomie* (Fundamental Questions of Economics), its first comprehensive introductory textbook based on pluralist economics.
Who has edited the textbook *Grundfragen der Ökonomie*?
The textbook has been edited by four academics from various institutions across the German-speaking world, all of whom are actively committed to pluralistic approaches in economics: Lukas Bäuerle, Anna Katharina Keil, Rouven Reinke and Stella Wasenitz. Their specialist areas, such as feminist economics, economic history, ecological economics and post-Keynesianism, guarantee a wide range of topics and high academic quality.
What are the contents of the textbook *Grundfragen der Ökonomie*?
The textbook brings together around 30 authors from pluralist economics and related fields and offers a multifaceted, reflective and practice-oriented approach to key topics in Economic Sciences. In around 20 contributions, fundamental questions of economic activity are examined through the lens of various economic paradigms. Particular attention is paid to the crisis-prone nature and contradictions of economic activity in the 21st century – whether in the face of climate change, social inequality or technological disruption.
Who is the textbook *Fundamental Questions of Economics* aimed at?
It is intended for introductory university courses, non-academic educational programmes, upper-secondary school pupils, and a wider public with an interest in Economic Sciences. A distinctive feature of this textbook is its flexibility for use by both lecturers and students. Cross-cutting themes link the chapters together and facilitate thematic learning pathways. These help to foster a deeper understanding of specific issues – such as the climate crisis or the role of gender relations in the economy. In this way, the book offers an alternative to the often rigid structure of traditional textbooks.
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