Law and the “Sharing Economy”

The rapid expansion of sharing economy platforms such as Airbnb and Uber has generated enormous controversy. This book brings legal and interdisciplinary perspectives to the labour, market and technology and other regulatory challenges that arise from this phenomenon that has taken the world by storm

Banking and Finance

The banking and finance industry plays a significant role in the economy of a nation. As such, continuous research and up-to-date feeds are necessary for it to stay competitive and resilient. Due to its revolving and dynamic nature as well as its significance and interlinkages with other industries, a well-functioning banking and finance system is vital in safeguarding the interest of all stakeholders. Banking and Finance covers a wide range of essential topics highlighting major issues related to banking and finance. The book is rich with empirical evidence, scientific researches, best practices, and recommendations, making it a compact yet handy reference for readers, especially those who are in the field of banking and finance

Guidelines on How to implement MaaS in Local Contexts

"Guidelines on how to implement MaaS in local contexts" – summarizes the lessons learnt in the CIVITAS ECCENTRIC project during the years 2016–2020. The project was the first to include measures focusing on the concept Mobility as a Service, (MaaS), which in 2016 was still brand new in the world of mobility planning. In the report, you will find the updated version of the readiness level indicators. These indicators have been updated based on several workshops carried out on them during the years 2018‒2020.The report focuses on five different areas related to MaaS :• Chapter 2 on context outlines the principles and circumstances necessary for MaaS to flourish.• Chapter 3 on key pillars focuses on business models and stakeholder involvement.• Chapter 4 on user-centric approach highlights the main points to take into consideration when designing services.• Chapter 5 on MaaS readiness levels introduces the updated readiness level indicators.• Chapter 6 on MaaS readiness levels in ECCENTRIC cities highlights achievements in each city.</p

Institutional Frameworks and Labor Market Performance

Institutional Frameworks and Labor Market Performance produces an in-depth analysis of the functioning of various labor market institutions in both the USA and Germany. Particular emphasis is given to the substantial differences between the US and Germany in the ways important areas are regulated. The authors show that the impact of institutions on economic performance is ambivalent. They argue that in this sense, the decision is not one between regulation and deregulation but rather one between different degrees and forms of regulation