The world after the coronavirus crisis – more supportive, more digital, more sustainable?
In times of coronavirus, politics is relying on scientific evidence more than ever. At the same time, the crisis offers the opportunity for a more…
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Selected research and analysis from IAB (Institute for Employment Research) published in English.
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School closings during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from German high school students
The article presents empirical findings from German high school students during the school closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
German Exports to the UK: declining since the Brexit referendum in 2016
The rules defining trade between Germany and the United Kingdom (UK) have not changed despite Brexit. Nevertheless, there is a clear downward trend…
Effects of population changes on the labour market in Germany
The authors show four scenarios how population changes can effect the labour force potential in Germany and what parameters need to be adjusted…
Family-friendly organizational arrangements – anything but “a fuss” (over nothing)!
In Germany, more and more companies are offering measures to improve the reconciliation of family and work. This carries benefits for companies and…
The sources behind the gender wage gap of university graduates
For every euro a man earned per hour in Germany in 2018, a woman earned on average only 0.79 euros. This amounts to a gender wage gap of 21 percent,…
Reforming the German basic income system in international perspective: yes to new avenues, no to a fundamental change
The authors analyse international reform perspectives of the German basic income system.
Scarcity drives employment growth
What is driving Germany’s continued upturn in employment? It has been a while since Hartz reforms and business cycles have lost much of their…
“Exclusion from steady employment is widespread in Denmark, Finland, and Germany.” An interview with Regina Konle-Seidl
Regina Konle-Seidl explains the concept of chronic unemployment in Denmark, Finland, and Germany in this video interview.
Working time accounts in the public- and private sector: flexible working hours are becoming increasingly important
More and more companies and administrations offer their employees working time accounts. Between 1999 and 2016, the proportion of companies using…
Marginal part-time employment in Germany: live or let die?
For many mini-jobber it has not been worthwhile to work longer hours up to now. This is a serious obstacle for securing a sustainable supply of…