This paper develops a model of search on the labour market with training. The model reveals how the tax system can restore the social optimum if the Hosios condition is not satisfied in the private equilibrium. Furthermore, the effects are explored of a second-best reform from average to...

Although, the need for an efficient Roma integration policy is growing in Europe, surprisingly little robust scientific evidence regarding potential policy costs and expected benefits of alternative policy options has supported the policy design and implementation so far. The present study...

Although, the need for an efficient Roma integration policy is growing in Europe, surprisingly little robust scientific evidence regarding potential policy costs and expected benefits of alternative policy options has supported the policy design and implementation so far. The present study...

Viele, scheinbar immer mehr an Zahl und Einfluss, malen sich ihr Luftschloss, das "bedingungslose Grundeinkommen", in schillernden Farben aus: Umfassender sozialer Friede, Gerechtigkeit, neue Erfüllung durch "gute Arbeit", Stärkung des Ehrenamts und das Ende aller bürokratischen Mühsal des...