From mercantilism through ordoliberalism to the social market economy. The economic order of our country is based on the guiding principle of the social market economy. Margareta Kulessa presents it in this compact nugget volume: she illuminates the economic policy concept, the historical development, as well as the political beginnings with key decisions in areas such as regulatory, social, and housing policy. She also addresses ecological and social challenges. The book is aimed at students and educators in economics, social sciences, and political science.