We assess the labour supply effects of two 'making work pay' reforms in Germany. We provide evidence in favour of …

income taxation on the ratio between reservation and net market wages. Based on micro data for Germany (SOEP) we show that … joint income taxation in Germany which discriminates by marital status, has a strong and highly significant impact on the …

West Germany, we find strong true state dependence in all three states. Moreover, compared to wage employment, non …

, their recent reforms and - where already possible - effects of these reforms. Overall, Germany seems to be on the right …