L. Leisering: Introduction -- M. Stolleis: Historical Foundations - Social Policy in Germany to 1945: Introduction -- Social Protection in the Middle Ages and in the Early Modern State: Alms, Poor Relief, Care, Social Help -- Social Policy in the German Empire: the Insurance Solution -- The...

Survey design -- Household demographics and work characteristics -- Non-financial assets -- Household financial assets -- Household debts -- Insurance and social welfare -- Expenditure and income -- Household wealth.