inputs inside their boundaries. This observation is difficult to reconcile with the property rights approach of the firm … this paper we introduce economies of scope into a property rights model where a producer contracts with two suppliers. The … decides whether to offshore inputs. -- multinational firms ; outsourcing ; intra-firm trade ; property rights approach …

modelling flat tax reform proposals for Germany. Taking the general equilibrium effects into account has important implications …

demonstrate the application of these new measures to analyze the development of poverty and richness over time in Germany, to … compare Germany to many other European countries and to investigate the impact of tax reforms on poverty and richness. Using …

In Germany, there is an ongoing debate about how to increase the efficiency of the social security system and … especially its financing. The aim of this paper is to simulate different financing systems for Germany. The introduction of a …

The salient rank-size rule known as Zipf's law is not only satisfied for Germany's national urban hierarchy, but also …

; language ; culture ; internal migration ; gravity ; Germany …

In Germany, two observations can be made over the past 20 years: First, income inequality has been constantly … distribution ; demography ; household size ; decomposition ; Germany …

reforms on equity and efficiency for the case of Germany. We find that a flat rate tax with a low tax rate and a low basic …

addition to income, as dimensions of multidimensional well-being in Germany. Our analysis shows that more than half of the …