In a dynamic panel framework, I investigate the qualitative aspects of factors determining current account imbalances in (country groupings within) the European Union. I consider the standard determinants of current account positions discussed in the past literature, but additionally, I include...

Europäische Sozialpolitik entwickelt sich im doppelten Spannungsverhältnis von nationaler Autonomie und Vergemeinschaftung sowie von Marktfreiheiten und sozialen Schutzrechten. Der Autor untersucht am Beispiel nationaler und europäischer Regelungen der Arbeitnehmerentsendung im...

To understand undeclared work and how to tackle it, this report examines the prevalence of undeclared work in the construction sector followed by how it can be tackled. This includes an outline of the policy initiatives being pursued as a result of the TUWIC (Tackling undeclared work in the...