New data shows: Germany is often just a stopover
Professor Yuliya Kosyakova sums up her new data findings in this video: for many immigrants Germany is just a stopover. Why do so many plan to leave …
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Minimum wage and job reallocation: The hidden role of financial constraints
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the…
Investment tax incentives can boost employment
When firms face lower investment costs, it not only encourages them to purchase new machinery and equipment but also helps secure and create jobs. An…
A Basic Income: simple idea, complex reality
Basic income is a simple idea on paper with regular, unconditional cash for everyone, but implementing it is anything but simple. In this interview,…
Gender convergence in all areas: Is it a myth?
While men and women are increasingly found in the same occupations, a surprising trend has emerged: Sectors are becoming more gender-segregated over…
Drivers of employment growth: An overview of the integration of migrants into the German labour market
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested…
Firms in the green transition
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses and their employees. These…
“Xenophobia in Germany’s regions limits the immigration of skilled workers.”
Like many other European countries, Germany is experiencing a rise in xenophobic attitudes. Yet within Germany, there are significant regional…
Artificial intelligence in the workplace: insights into the transformation of customer services
How does the use of artificial intelligence in training affect employee productivity? These and other questions were investigated as part of the…
The unexpected effects of the German minimum wage on income equality in firms
When Germany introduced its federal statutory minimum wage of 8.50 euro in 2015, it marked a major shift in labour policy. Fast forward to 2025, and…
ELMI Policy Talk: Immigrant integration services in Germany, Sweden and Finland
How do different countries integrate immigrants? How does language training link with skills training? Do these distinct policy choices have an…
Does automation replace experts or augment expertise? The answer is yes
David Autor, Professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), gives a Special Lecture at the IAB on 15 January 2025. In…