This study investigates the incidence of overeducation among graduate workers in 21 EU countries and its underlying factors based on the European Labor Force Survey 2016 (EU-LFS). Although controlling for a wide range of covariates, the particular interest lies in the role of fields of study for...

This study investigates the incidence of overeducation among graduate workers in 21 EU countries and its underlying factors based on the European Labor Force Survey 2016 (EU-LFS). Although controlling for a wide range of covariates, the particular interest lies in the role of fields of study for...

The main purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to the methodological approach and current insights of the ELCA literature related to plastic from the point of view of a non-technician. Concerning potential remedies, we set our focus on the question to what extent the use of...

Der technische Fortschritt sorgt auch im Finanzsektor für einen grundlegenden Wandel. Aufgrund der vielfältigen technischen Möglichkeiten ist inzwischen sogar eine Wirtschaft ohne Bargeld vorstellbar. Die Diskussion darüber hat längst begonnen. Trotz aller technischen Alternativen sehen wir...

The paper at hand discusses the different typologies of combined transportation in Europe. It shows that an improvement of handling infrastructure for combined transport can positively reduce environmental costs of trading between regions. However, the expected emission reduction effects are...

This paper analyzes the future market perspectives for biodegradable bio-based plastics at the global and the European level. Relevant determinants of demand are identified, categorized and used as a basis for own projections. By implementing a system dynamics approach, the evolution of global...

Das vorgelegte Rahmen-Positionspapier bildet zusammen mit vier parallel erarbeiteten thematisch fokussierten Teil-Positionspapieren den Darstellungsrahmen, in dem die Ergebnisse der Arbeitsgruppe "Zukunftsperspektiven ländlicher Räume in NRW" der LAG NRW der ARL vorgestellt werden. Die vier...