perceived differently in post-transition and capitalist societies. We find that the neighbourhood income effect for West Germany … coefficients on neighbourhood income in East Germany are positive, but not statistically significant. This suggests not only that … there is a divide between East and West Germany, but also that neighbours may not be a relevant comparison group in …

' income divide the German nation. We find that the neighbourhood income effect for West Germany is negative (which is in line … social interactions between neighbours take place. In contrast, the coefficients on neighbourhood income in East Germany are … there is a divide between East and West Germany, but also that neighbours may not be a relevant comparison group in …

influence on risk attitudes and opportunity recognition. We conduct a natural experiment based on Germany’s recent history and … compare individuals born and raised in the former socialist East Germany (GDR) with their West Germany (FRG) counterparts. Our … analysis confirms the expected difference in values between individuals from East and West Germany and also shows that these …

differences for different types of vocational training, minor differences between East and West Germany and males and females, and …

differences for different types of vocational training, minor differences between East and West Germany and males and females, and …