these two groups in Germany. The estimates show a substantial gap for both groups with respect to natives. Discarding … Germany is an important component of economic integration and degrees obtained abroad are valued less. …

this paper, the effects of language proficiency on earnings are analyzed for foreigners in Germany with joint consideration … employment probability and affects occupational choice. When selection into economic sector and occupation is regarded, we do not …

influences. The results in terms of employment present a mixed picture. For West Germany, most of the estimates are insignificant …Based on new administrative data for Germany covering entrances into job creation schemes between July 2000 and May … into quarters, regional (East and West Germany) as well as gender differences are considered in the estimation. As matching …

sanctions on the drop-out from welfare and the transition to employment. The estimated local average treatment effect (LATE) is …

Less than half of the people with migration background living in Germany possess foreign citizenship. Hence, using … Germany lead to better earnings prospects compared to degrees obtained abroad for persons with migration background …. Independently of gender and skill level, the estimates affirm higher earnings to educational attainment in Germany. …

We evaluate the effects of different short-term training programs on the employment chances of immigrant and native … welfare recipients in Germany. In particular, we investigate whether program effects differ between both groups and what might … ; decomposition ; matching ; Germany …