Presents a theoretical approach to analysing the effects of minimum wages on employment which is intended to conform … effects of minimum wages on employment. The model has the desirable property of not only allowing for the negative effect … pieces of work. Examines the employment effects of the industry‐level system of minimum wages which operated in the UK until …

particular, sluggish employment growth – but also helps firms to generate innovation, productivity growth and sustainable …Characteristic successes of Germany’s social market economy include both stability and productivity growth, yet mass … competitive advantage. This implies the need for a renewed “social contract”, in which consensus not only generates productivity …

employment functions for individual establishments. Design/methodology/approach – The theory behind the empirical analyses is … generated by a fusion of the IAB Establishment Panel with the Employment Statistics of Germany, which provides very detailed … solve the endogeneity issues involved. Findings – In the empirical analyses it is shown that employment is lower when the …

has large positive effects on individual employment prospects and stability. Furthermore, classroom skill training is more …

has large positive effects on individual employment prospects and stability. Furthermore, classroom skill training is more …

subsidies and further vocational training on employment prospects. Design/methodology/approach – The paper adopts a theoretical … who found a job immediately afterwards have the same employment rates. Practical implications – Firms value training on a …

subsidies and further vocational training on employment prospects. Design/methodology/approach – The paper adopts a theoretical … who found a job immediately afterwards have the same employment rates. Practical implications – Firms value training on a …

through extensive sensitivity analysis. Findings The results suggest a positive impact on the employment probability, also in …

self-employment activity (RR=1.70, p <0.1). Using different selections of the study population, a clear pattern emerges …

has large positive effects on individual employment prospects and stability. Furthermore, classroom skill training is more …