National borders substantially matter in passenger air traffic. Empirical estimates based upon a new data set on domestic and international departures from German airports indicate that the German border reduces air traffic activity by a factor of four to five. This result adds a further piece...

"According to § 63 Sec. 4 AFG, short-time work allowances can be granted under less restrictive conditions, if loss of work occurs in sectors of industry suffering from grave structural deterioration. This article addresses the question of whether or not enough precise criteria exist from an...