This volume was prepared by Jens Ruhose while he was working at the Ifo Institute. It was completed in December 2014 and accepted as a doctoral thesis by the Department of Economics at the University of Munich. It includes four self-contained chapters that contribute to the understanding of the...

The evaluation of labour market and other public policies has become increasingly important in recent years. In an era of tight government budgets, a thorough analysis of these measures is imperative. This book provides a comprehensive overview and assessment of the most relevant...

Die Zuwanderung hochqualifizierter Fach- und Führungskräfte ist von großer Bedeutung für die Entwicklungsfähigkeit strukturschwacher und abgelegener Räume. Zwar ist der Arbeitsmarkt für das obere Segment grundsätzlich überregional ausgerichtet und beruflicher Wechsel häufig mit...