In the context of the so-called Hartz reforms, the previous unemployment assistance and the social assistance for individuals who are in need but capable of work were combined into a uniform basic benefit for those seeking employment. After a brief description of the problems associated with the...

"Der Beitrag stellt das numerische allgemeine Gleichgewichtsmodell PACE-L (Policy Analysis based on Computable Equilibrium, Labour market module) in kompakter Form vor. Dieses quantitative gesamtwirtschaftliche Modell wird am IAB zur Beurteilung von beschäftigungsrelevanten Reformvorschlägen,...

"In this paper the basic manifestations and effects of wage subsidies are outlined and the probable employment effects of the existing subsidies are shown. In addition to this the paper analyses what employment effects and fiscal costs would result from proposed changes to the existing forms of...

"In this paper the basic manifestations and effects of wage subsidies are outlined and the probable employment effects of the existing subsidies are shown. In addition to this the paper analyses what employment effects and fiscal costs would result from proposed changes to the existing forms of...

Ziel dieses Beitrags ist die Quantifizierung der mit der Einführung des Arbeitslosengeldes II verbundenen Arbeitsangebots- und Beschäftigungseffekte. Zusätzlich wird ein Reformszenario simuliert, welches die Anreizstruktur im Niedriglohnbereich verbessern soll. Methodisch wird ein...