The state of liberal professions concerning their functions and relevance to European civil society

Media type: E-Book

Title: The state of liberal professions concerning their functions and relevance to European civil society

Contributor: Arentz, Oliver [Contributor]; Moll, Natalie [Contributor]; Pitten, Julia [Contributor]; Schäfer, Anne [Contributor]; Ulmer, Kai-Oliver [Contributor]; Kilian, Matthias [Contributor]; Kohlleppel, Laura [Contributor]; Kopyciok, Katharina [Contributor]; Markworth, David [Contributor]; Michel, Dirk [Contributor]; Dorando, Thomas [Contributor]; Ersfeld, Svenja [Contributor]; Glindemann, Jan [Contributor]; Herkenberg, Verena [Contributor]; Hesse, Christoph [Contributor]

Corporation: European Economic and Social Committee ; University of Cologne, European Centre for Liberal Professions (ECLP)

Published: Brussels: EESC, [2014]

Extent: 1 Online-Ressource (112 p.); Illustrationen (farbig)

Language: English

DOI: 10.2864/85022

ISBN: 9789283024620

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Keywords: liberal profession ; civil society ; occupational status ; legal profession ; economic indicator ; social role ; legal status ; professional qualifications ; access to a profession ; professional association

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Footnote: Bibl. : p. 89

Description: The liberal professions play an important role in the social and economic development of many European countries. They provide jobs, contribute to economic growth and fulfil important social-welfare functions. They typically provide services that are of high importance for the performance of core state functions. These tasks carried out for the common good and in the public interest include; ensuring legal protection for citizens, ensuring the rule of law within the tax and social levy system and a functioning market economy, as well as providing health care for the population. In all these areas, members of the liberal professions serve as particularly qualified service providers (e.g. as lawyers, auditors, accountants, engineers, medical practitioners). The general public places a great deal of trust in their activities aimed at promoting the public interest, which is why the liberal professions can also be referred to as "trust" professions.

Access State: Open Access

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