This paper provides first-time evidence on the magnitude and determinants of regional differences in the gender pay gap (GPG) in Germany. Using a comprehensive data set of all full-time employees, we conduct Oaxaca-Blinder decompositions for Germany and its regions to explain the regional...

"In Deutschland verdienen Frauen nach wie vor weniger als Männer, wobei der Gender-Pay-Gap auf Kreisebene erheblich variiert. Im Jahr 2016 betrug die sogenannte unbereinigte Lohnlücke zwischen vollzeitbeschäftigten Frauen und Männern im Bundesdurchschnitt rund 21 Prozent. Im Bodenseekreis...

This paper provides first-time evidence on the magnitude and determinants of regional differences in the gender pay gap (GPG) in Germany. Using a comprehensive data set of all full-time employees, we conduct Oaxaca-Blinder decompositions for Germany and its regions to explain the regional...

"In Deutschland verdienen Frauen nach wie vor weniger als Männer, wobei der Gender-Pay-Gap auf Kreisebene erheblich variiert. Im Jahr 2016 betrug die sogenannte unbereinigte Lohnlücke zwischen vollzeitbeschäftigten Frauen und Männern im Bundesdurchschnitt rund 21 Prozent. Im Bodenseekreis...

Human capital is a driving factor of innovation and economic growth. Economic prospects of cities depend on high qualified workers' knowledge and therefore, attracting highly qualified workers plays a fundamental role for cities' prospects. This study contributes to the question which factors...

The population growth of cities in industrialized countries is characterized by striking disparities. While some cities experience a kind of resurgence in recent years others suffer from an ongoing depopulation. In this context an important issue refers to the question whether labour market...

Striking disparities characterise the population growth of cities in industrialised countries. Some cities suffer from ongoing population decline, whereas other cities have experienced increasing numbers of inhabitants in recent years. Whether labour market conditions or amenities via their...

The population growth of cities in industrialized countries is characterized by striking disparities. While some cities experience a kind of resurgence in recent years others suffer from an ongoing depopulation. In this context an important issue refers to the question whether labour market...

Human capital is a driving factor of innovation and economic growth. Economic prospects of cities depend on high qualified workers' knowledge and therefore, attracting highly qualified workers plays a fundamental role for cities' prospects. This study contributes to the question which factors...