Boockmann, Bernhard; Thomsen, Stephan L.; Walter, Thomas; … - Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung (ZEW) - 2010
The 2005 reform of the German welfare system introduced two competing organizational models for welfare administration. In most districts, a centralized organization was established where local welfare agencies are bound to central directives. At the same time, 69 districts were allowed to opt...