Essays in sustainable development [Elektronische Ressource] / vorgelegt von Laura Gariup

Essays in Sustainable DevelopmentInaugural-Dissertationzur Erlangung des Grades Doctor oeconomiae publicae (Dr.oec.publ.)an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat¨ Munc¨ hen2006vorgelegt vonLaura GariupReferent: Professor Dr. Peter EggerKorreferent: Sven Rady, Ph.D.Promotionsabschlussberatung: 07 Februar 2007AcknowledgmentTo my supervisor Professor Peter Egger I express my deepest gratitude for all thewonderfulsupport,professionalaswellashuman,hegavemeandbecauseheleftmethe freedom in continuing to do research on a topic which I am extremely interestedin.If these four difficult years can be crowned with the present dissertation, thatis also because Professor Sven Rady, from the beginning to the end, has alwaysencouraged and helped me and he has given me precious teachings which I willnever forget. For all of that I thank him.I want to thank Professor Marco Runkel because he was one of the first personswho stimulated me to persevere in my work and found always time to listen to myresearch ideas. It is also especially thanks to him that I had such an enrichment andwonderful experience as that of being a teaching assistant at the chair of ProfessorBernd Huber.For another unforgettable experience I thank Professor Sjak Smulders who mademy three months stay at the Economic Department of Tilburg University possible.I extremely benefited from his comments and the stimulating environment.For all his engagement I am very grateful to Professor Gerhard Illing.