The aim of this article is to critically assess the concept of transitional labour markets (TLM) and its scientific importance. It seeks to provide a stock-taking of the methodological tools and discuss future theoretical and methodological perspectives. Since the TLM concept is by definition...

Many institutional theories assume that institutions function in conjunction with each other and, therefore, constitute regimes. Moreover, when analysing institutional effects most researchers maintain a purely variable-oriented approach and its ceteris-paribus logic of causal association. This...

Das deutsche Modell der dualen Ausbildung gewährleistet nach wie vor für viele Absolvent*innen einen erfolgreichen Erwerbseinstieg. Der Erwerb von Qualifikationen bekommt mehr Bedeutung im Vergleich zur Bindung an den Ausbildungsbetrieb. Erwerbseinstiege sind heutzutage stärker durch Teilzeit...

In the paper I examine sequences of school-to-work transitions in ten European countries by using explorative methods of optimal matching and cluster analysis. The process of labour market entry is observed for the five years following departure from school by examining monthly labour market...

Das deutsche Modell der dualen Ausbildung gewährleistet nach wie vor für viele Absolvent*innen einen erfolgreichen Erwerbseinstieg. Der Erwerb von Qualifikationen bekommt mehr Bedeutung im Vergleich zur Bindung an den Ausbildungsbetrieb. Erwerbseinstiege sind heutzutage stärker durch Teilzeit...

Many institutional theories assume that institutions function in conjunction with each other and, therefore, constitute regimes. Moreover, when analysing institutional effects most researchers maintain a purely variable-oriented approach and its ceteris-paribus logic of causal association. This...

The majority of research fellows of universities and research institutions will pursue careers outside of academia. Knowledge about their professional advancement is particularly valuable for their former academic institutions as they typically qualify researchers for future positions with other...