"The labour markets of developed economies are characterised by a shift towards a service society, the globalisation of the economy, the increasing use of information and communication technology (ICT) and a rise in workers' qualification levels. This paper shows for the German service sector...

This study analyzes the relationship between firms' costs of hiring skilled workers and their provision of internal apprenticeship training. Our empirical analysis draws on four waves of firm surveys conducted in Germany and Switzerland that include detailed information on firms' hiring costs...

This study analyzes the relationship between firms’ costs of hiring skilled workers and their provision of internal apprenticeship training. Our empirical analysis draws on four waves of firm surveys conducted in Germany and Switzerland that include detailed information on firms’ hiring...