1. Discussion and Working Paper // 2006

    Liberalisation of European energy markets: challenges and policy options

    The European electricity and gas markets have been going through a process of liberalisation since the early 1990s. This process has changed the sector from a regulated structure of, predominantly, publicly…

  2. Discussion and Working Paper // 2006

    Reasons for Wage Rigidity in Germany

    This study investigates institutional and economic reasons for downward wage rigidity regarding three occupational skill groups. Based on a survey of 801 firms in Germany and an econometric analysis, we find…