In view of the empty state coffers and the high public debt, the topic of subsidy reduction plays a major role in the economic policy debate. The present contribution should serve to give the discussion a solid basis.

The financial aid payments of the federal states are considerable. For the year 1995, a total amount of DM 83.8 billion was calculated.

Against the backdrop of increasing efforts of the German federal and states’ governments to open up additional private financial sources for transport infrastructure construction this paper tries to give a comprehensive overview over...

Against the backdrop of increasing efforts of the German federal and states’ governments to open up additional private financial sources for transport infrastructure construction this paper tries to give a comprehensive overview over...

Family support is currently being given high priority in Germany. With its decisions, the Federal Constitutional Court has ensured that family support will continue to be at the center of the socio-political discussion.

Subsidies are selective benefits granted by the federal government, states, municipalities and other state institutions in favor of selected branches of production and ultimately certain groups of persons.