In zahlreichen Studien wurde bisher gezeigt, dass insbesondere zwei Gruppen von Personen stark von Arbeitslosigkeit betroffen sind: Geringqualifizierte und Ältere. Dieser Beitrag analysiert zunächst die Qualifikations- und Altersstruktur der Erwerbspersonen im Jahr 2005 in Sachsen, Ost- und...

In zahlreichen Studien wurde bisher gezeigt, dass insbesondere zwei Gruppen von Personen stark von Arbeitslosigkeit betroffen sind: Geringqualifizierte und Ältere. Dieser Beitrag analysiert zunächst die Qualifikations- und Altersstruktur der Erwerbspersonen im Jahr 2005 in Sachsen, Ost- und...

We examine job creation and destruction in Eastern and Western Germany for the period of 1999 to 2004, using a large dataset, which enables us to capture clearly entries and exits. There are pronounced differences between the two parts of Germany in terms of magnitude and composition of gross...

We examine job creation and destruction in Eastern and Western Germany for the period of 1999 to 2004, using a large dataset, which enables us to capture clearly entries and exits. There are pronounced differences between the two parts of Germany in terms of magnitude and composition of gross...

EU enlargement offers significant welfare gains to old and new member states. However, these welfare gains do not come automatically but have to be earned by appropriate adjustments in domestic policies. This is particularly relevant for Germany's New Laender, which could benefit from the...

This paper analyzes whether startups offer job opportunities to workers potentially facing labor market problems. It compares the hiring patterns of startups and incumbents in the period 2003 to 2014 using administrative linked employer-employee data for Germany that allow to take the complete...

We investigate the impact of new business formation on regional employment. The main effects occur after a considerable time lag. Obviously, a large part of the effect is not due to job creation by the newcomers but rather is of indirect nature. This implies that a large part of the debate about...