Germany has become the second-most important destination for migrants worldwide. Using all waves from the microcensus, we study their labor market integration over the last 50 years, and document key differences to the US case. While the employment gaps between immigrant and native men decline...

"Providing care for the rapidly increasing numbers of individuals requiring nursing assistance is a central challenge in social policy. This scientific study examines the supply and demand of nursing staff and the function of the nursing labor market. In addition, it offers insights into the...

Die Weltkonjunktur dürfte im Prognosezeitraum moderat expandieren. Die Weltproduktion wird 2024 um 2,9 % und 2025 um 3,0 % zunehmen. Der Welthandel wird dabei etwas an Fahrt aufnehmen; im Jahresdurchschnitt 2024 um 2,1 % und im nächsten Jahr um 3,0 %. Die deutsche Konjunktur befindet sich seit...

This paper shows that self-employment shapes labor market power in low-income countries, affecting industrial development. Using Peruvian data, we show that wage-setting power increases with concentration, but less so where self-employment is more prevalent. A general equilibrium model shows...

This paper analyzes the determinants of labor market performance in Algeria. When the model is estimated with panel data on a sample of MENA and transition countries for 1995- 2005, the results suggest that lower growth in labor productivity in Algeria is associated with higher unemployment than...

This paper evaluates Namibia''s competitiveness using several traditional indicators; it concludes that, while the real effective exchange rate (REER) is in equilibrium at present?suggesting no imminent need for concern?the country may wish to improve its competitiveness by increasing...