Die Kurzstudie bietet einen umfassenden ersten Überblick über die existierende Datenlage zur innereuropäischen Arbeitskräftemobilität nach Deutschland innerhalb der vergangenen zehn Jahre mit besonderem Blick auf die unterschiedlichen Formen der Mobilität. Dazu gehören...

"During the Industrial Revolution technological progress and innovation became the main drivers of economic growth. But why was Britain the technological leader? We argue that one hitherto little recognized British advantage was the supply of highly skilled, mechanically able craftsmen who were...

The Great Divergence in standards of living for populations around the world occurred in the late 18th century. Prior to that date evidence suggests that real wages of most Europeans, many living in China and India were similar. Some a little higher and some a little lower but with a low...