zfwu is a scholarly journal. Through its interdisciplinary theoretical and practical orientation at the crossroads of economics and (practical) philosophy, it primarily provides the discipline as well as interested representatives of business, politics and other relevant institutions with a high level business and economic ethics discussion forum. The languages of publication are German and English.
This paper explores the role of sufficiency as a central principle for sustainable business practices, linking it to the post-growth economy. It highlights the need to challenge the prevailing growth orientation within business administration and...
At first sight, the views of sufficiency/degrowth and green growth appear in unresolvable conflict. After sketching the two approaches, we argue that the conflict may vanish if the discussion turns from fuzzy concepts that are susceptible to...
Corporate sufficiency strategies collide with growth imperatives at the business and macroeconomic levels, particularly in relation to volume limitations. The extent to which companies are affected by and contribute to these growth imperatives is...
Sufficiency-oriented businesses aim for levels of resource use that can guarantee well-being for all while remaining within the boundaries of the planet. They want to meet consumer needs rather than wants, which may run directly counter to profit...
The study explores, through qualitative interviews with 18 companies from various industries, how the Common Good Balance Sheet (GWB) can promote sufficiency-oriented business models. The results show that the GWB has the potential to strengthen...
This paper explores the spectrum of sufficiency strategies within the framework of purpose-driven corporate governance, drawing on empirical case studies from the ecological construction sector. The analysis demonstrates that an orientation toward...
With this reply, we respond to critical comments on our main article ››Value added‹ for Theory and Practice. Systematic Recommendations on the Philosophy of Economics and Economic Philosophy‹. We clarify some misunderstandings and observe...