Tag: Jens Beckert
Luxury strategies lead to the gentrification of the economy
Pedestrians in front of a Louis Vuitton store in London More and more people spend money on the luxury products of the LVMH group. (Photo: Reuters) More and more money…
Why at least 20,000 euros makes sense for adults
Hamburg-Blankenese Completely new ideas could develop if inheritance was not restricted to the already wealthy strata. (Photo: dpa) After the Christmas presents are all unwrapped, it’s time to start thinking…
Why at least 20,000 euros makes sense for adults
Hamburg-Blankenese Completely new ideas could develop if inheritance was not restricted to the already wealthy strata. (Photo: dpa) After the Christmas presents are all unwrapped, it’s time to start thinking…
Societies are not economies, says Jens Beckert
man in an office Employees are increasingly paying attention to their work-life balance. (Photo: Stone/Getty Images) “Why do the workers work?” was the title of an article by the Mannheim…
Inheritance tax stops polarization – and is better than its reputation
House by the lake Financial, real estate and business assets are the dominant forms of wealth in society. (Photo: imago/CHROMORANGE) Inheritance taxes are unpopular. This is understandable for the wealthy.…
Hard to find for young families
detached house For many middle-class people, owning a home is now unaffordable. (Photo: obs) The cost of home loans has tripled since the beginning of the year. Loans with a…