This paper provides a theoretical and quantitative analysis of various types of wellknown employment subsidies. Two … important questions are addressed: (i) How should employment subsidies be targeted? (ii) How large should the subsidies be? We …) improve employment and welfare, (b) do not raise earnings inequality and (c) are self-financing. This criterion enables us to …

Das heutige System der sozialen Mindestsicherung verhindert in Deutschland die Ausbildung eines Niedriglohnsektors …, preventing employment at low wages. This creates substantial unemployment of the low-skilled. This paper discusses the …

Statistical evidence from 58 countries shows that although people in rural areas are more likely to be in employment …