Introduction Germany currently finds itself in a difficult economic situation, one characterised not only by a long …, pose a threat to Germany's medium-term growth prospects. In the international context the central challenges result from … opportunities for the export sector, but can also be expected to intensify competition and thus the pressure for adjustment; - the …

This paper presents an applied general equilibrium model for Germany. The model integrates specific labour market …

This study provides insights into the effects of public R&D grants on R&D input and output of firms from Germany …

place in Germany, towards a more Anglo-American system in which a large proportion of transfers are paid to the working poor …

marginal employment range between -.4 (number of male workers in west Germany) to -1 (working hours for women). We illustrate …’ social security contributions (SSC) on marginal employment in Germany. …

recent years. If effective, this would not only reduce Germany’s persistently high unemployment rate, but also increase its … the unemployed into self-employment may prove to be among the most effective, both in Germany and elsewhere. …