Tim Maxian Rusche Books

There are two basic policy tools for promoting renewable electricity: price regulation (feed-in tariffs) and quantity regulation (green certificates). In economic theory, they are equally efficient. Contrary to conventional thinking, the author demonstrates that under real-world conditions, price regulation is more efficient. EU law obliges Member States to put support schemes in place, but leaves their design to national authorities. They need, however, to comply with EU state aid and internal market rules, and their financing may not result in import duties and discriminatory taxation. This book provides a detailed analysis of the decisions practice adopted by the Commission and the case law of the Union Courts. As support schemes mature, has time not come for putting an end to regulatory competition? With huge efficiency gains to be expected, the author expertly examines the political obstacles and sets out three different pathways to achieve EU-wide harmonization.

Leadership is an art that can be taught. The authors of this volume define good leadership and explain why we need it, where and how it is taught, and what tools can be used to exercise it in a globalizing world. The book addresses the link between morality and leadership, leadership within and against elites, the use of dialogue, and the opportunities for leadership in globalization. It presents case studies on social entrepreneurship, university reform, and international development. Particular attention is paid to German cultural traits with respect to leadership, which have their roots in recent German history. This is the first book to present an exhaustive overview on leadership training in Germany, including a presentation of the four new German public policy schools and leadership development for international organizations and within political parties. In addition to McCloy alumni of the past 25 years, many of them working in public and private sector leadership positions today, Harvard academics Joseph Nye and Barbara Kellerman and German public policy schools pioneers Gesine Schwan, Michael Zurn, and Karl-Rudolf Korte have contributed to this volume. With a preface by Kurt Biedenkopf.