Die Struktur der deutschen Wirtschaft hat sich in der Vergangenheit stark gewandelt. Als Indikator für diesen Strukturwandel wird oftmals der langjährige Rückgang des Wertschöpfungsanteils der Industrie zugunsten der Dienstleistungen angeführt, die einen immer größeren Teil der...

The structure of the German economy changed drastically over time. The decline of the proportion of gross value added of the manufacturing sector at the expense of the services sector is often cited as an indicator for this structural change. However, this shift is not necessarily an indication...

The structure of the German economy changed drastically over time. The decline of the proportion of gross value added of the manufacturing sector at the expense of the services sector is often cited as an indicator for this structural change. However, this shift is not necessarily an indication...

Die Struktur der deutschen Wirtschaft hat sich in der Vergangenheit stark gewandelt. Als Indikator für diesen Strukturwandel wird oftmals der langjährige Rückgang des Wertschöpfungsanteils der Industrie zugunsten der Dienstleistungen angeführt, die einen immer größeren Teil der...

Abstrac t Poverty among the elderly is currently an exception in Germany. Nevertheless, it is foreseeable that future pensioners will have less income and assets at their disposal. Reasons are the effects of the demographic change to the pay-as-you-go pension scheme, gaps in employment...

Abstract The reintroduction of a wealth tax in Germany would not contribute to more fairness in terms of the ability to pay principle. On the contrary: Since wealth in form of human capital is not taxed, a wealth tax would lead to a massive unequal treatment of people with the same ability to...

The reintroduction of a wealth tax in Germany would not contribute to more fairness in terms of the ability to pay principle. On the contrary: Since wealth in form of human capital is not taxed, a wealth tax would lead to a massive unequal treatment of people with the same ability to pay. The...