Thesen über die Leistungsfähigkeit von Techniken und Technologienkönnen die Gestaltung empirischer Forschungsprogramme beeinflussen.

"Recent studies provide empirical evidence on persistence of horizontal inequality of field of study depending on eligible individuals' social origin. In this article we explore the question why there is a correlation between social origin and choice of field of study. Using data from the Saxon...

We introduce a new two-dimensional measure for the heterogeneity of performance within groups of economic units. This measure accounts both, for the relative performance of the single units of groups and their relative size. We demonstrate that the new measure leads to a much more differentiated...

"Against the background of an aging labor force in Germany and insufficient job opportunities for older people, the paper raises the question as to how age affects the productivity of workers. Due to opposite developments of certain human abilities across the life span, gerontological research...

"Recent studies provide empirical evidence on persistence of horizontal inequality of field of study depending on eligible individuals' social origin. In this article we explore the question why there is a correlation between social origin and choice of field of study. Using data from the Saxon...

"Bei der Diskussion um die Vorruhestandsregelung stehen neben der Entlastung des Arbeitsmarktes die nachlassende Leistungsfähigkeit älterer Arbeitnehmer und deren Folgen für den Berufsverlauf im Mittelpunkt. Deshalb wurden im Jahre 1982 in einer repräsentativen Erhebung 3000 ältere...

"In the first part of this paper key data on the qualification and training of older workers are presented and in the second part fundamental scientific concepts and findings are discussed. On the basis of recent data and surveys it can be proved that it is no longer possible to speak of a lower...

"The problems that older workers experience in finding new work are well-known. Those responsible for personnel management in firms play a key role in the reintegration of older workers. In this paper the results of a survey conducted among personnel managers are presented. The questions...

Against the background of an aging labor force in Germany and insufficient job opportunities for older people, the paper raises the question as to how age affects the productivity of workers. Due to opposite developments of certain human abilities across the life span, gerontological research...