The development of the public sector in Germany during the last decade differs fundamentally from the experiences of many other European countries. In many respects Germany can be seen as forerunner of public sector reforms in Europe. Austerity-driven reforms of the public sector have been...

How does the creation of markets affect the processes and outcomes of industrial relations? This paper examines German hospitals, where national liberalization policies have put immense pressure on wages, especially at the bottom of the labour market. We find that the effect of intensified...