Disaggregated data from 30 two-digit manufacturing industries in the east and west parts of unified Germany are used to … estimate employment for three skill categories of blue collar workers. Employment elasticities are uniformly higher in the east …, and for unskilled labor. The former result contradicts union claims that wages had little relevance for east German job …

region where the degree was earned, and the place of work. Eastern Germany serves as an interesting showcase in light of the … ongoing debate surrounding the underrepresentation of eastern Germans in top positions in Germany. We examine the career paths … returns with regard to obtaining a job suited to their skill level and with high wages. Our data set combines information on …

Disaggregated data from 30 two-digit manufacturing industries in the east and west parts of unified Germany are used to … estimate employment for three skill categories of blue collar workers. Employment elasticities are uniformly higher in the east …, and for unskilled labor. The former result contradicts union claims that wages had little relevance for east German job …