"Im Beitrag wird die Grundgesamtheit der in der Beschäftigten-Historik des IAB erfassten Betriebe zur Analyse der Beschäftigungsdynamik in Betrieben unterschiedlicher Größe verwendet. Damit werden erstmals alle Sektoren der Wirtschaft in einer derartigen Analyse abgedeckt. Die Ergebnisse...

"There is a large body of literature on the determinants of regional variation in new firm formation. In contrast there are few articles on the spatial differences in new firm survival. Using panel data we analyse both items for 74 western German regions over a ten-year period. The positive...

"Im Beitrag wird die Grundgesamtheit der in der Beschäftigten-Historik des IAB erfassten Betriebe zur Analyse der Beschäftigungsdynamik in Betrieben unterschiedlicher Größe verwendet. Damit werden erstmals alle Sektoren der Wirtschaft in einer derartigen Analyse abgedeckt. Die Ergebnisse...

"There is a large body of literature on the determinants of regional variation in new firm formation. In contrast there are few articles on the spatial differences in new firm survival. Using panel data we analyse both items for 74 western German regions over a ten-year period. The positive...

"It is broadly accepted that two aspects regarding the modeling strategy are essential for the accuracy of forecast: a parsimonious model focusing on the important structures, and the quality of prospective information. Here, we establish a Global VAR framework, a technique that considers a...

"Using a novel data set that contains precise geo-referenced information on the universe of German establishments, we analyse both the direct effects of mass layoffs and any indirect impacts on workers who are employed in the vicinity of an establishment being closed down. In line with the...

"Large regional unemployment disparities are a common feature of the labor market in many countries. This study deals with the question whether regional unemployment disparities in western Germany widen, become narrower or remain constant over time. It examines the hypothesis of convergence for...