In Germany, competitive franchising is increasingly being used to procure passenger railway services that were previously provided by a state monopolist. This paper analyzes 77 tenders that differ with respect to network size, service frequency, contract duration and the proximity to other lines...

Der Deutschen Bahn AG steht zur zeitlichen Entlastung von Fahrgästen neben der Reisedauer mit der Schaffung von Zeitverwendungsmöglichkeiten ein zweiter Gestaltungsparameter zur Verfügung, dessen Existenz darin begründet liegt, dass Reisezeit je nach Zugausstattung und Verhalten von...

Numerous studies have shown that educational attainment and labour force status have a strong impact on the timing of family formation for both men and women. The effects of educational level, enrolment in an educational setting and employment seem to be different for men and women. The aim of...