Kurzarbeit spielte in der Covid-19-Pandemie eine zentrale Rolle, um die wirtschaftlichen Folgen der Krise abzufedern. Bisher ist wenig darüber bekannt, ob Kurzarbeit neben der stabilisierenden Wirkung auch nicht intendierte Folgen hatte. Eine Studie auf Basis von Beschäftigtenbefragungen...

The astonishing transformation of the German economy from the 'sick man of Europe' to a lean and highly competitive economy is predominantly due to the decentralisation of wage bargaining rather than government labour market reforms.

In this paper, we show that, in terms of real disposable income, changes in housing expenditures dramatically exacerbate the trend of income inequality that has risen sharply in Germany since the mid-1990s. More specifically, whereas the 50/10 ratio of net household income increases by 22...

Using a semiparametric event study approach with a control group, we estimate the effect of motherhood on labor market outcomes in Germany, the child penalty. We further investigate how the 2007 parental benefits reform changed the child penalty while accounting for fertility effects. A large...

Using a semiparametric event study approach with a control group, we estimate the effect of motherhood on labor market outcomes in Germany, the child penalty. We further investigate how the 2007 parental benefits reform changed the child penalty while accounting for fertility effects. A large...