1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 08-093 // 2008

    Is Temporary Employment a Stepping Stone for Unemployed School Leavers?

    Many school-leavers enter the labour market via temporary employment. As employers could exploit the weak bargaining position of job starters, fixed-term contracts at the beginning of the labour market career…

  2. ZEW-Gründungsreport // 2008

    Jahrgang 8, Nr. 2, Nov. 2008

    • Talfahrt setzt sich fort
    • Das neue KfW/ZEW-Gründungspanel - Ergebnisse der ersten Befragungswelle
  3. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 08-092 // 2008

    Innovation Success of Non-R&D-Performers - Substituting Technology by Management in SMEs

    This paper investigates the role of research and development (R&D) and innovation management for innovation success in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While there is little doubt about the…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 08-091 // 2008

    Clean and Productive? Evidence from the German Manufacturing Industry

    With the public opinion getting more aware of adverse environmental consequences of economic activities, many firms have improved environmental performance not only due to more stringent environmental regulation…

  5. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 08-090 // 2008

    Language Usage, Participation, Employment and Earnings - Evidence for Foreigners in West Germany with Multiple Sources of Selection

    Language proficiency may not only affect the earnings of the individual, but the probability to participate in the labor market or becoming employed as well. It may also affect selection of people into economic…

  6. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 08-089 // 2008

    The Immigrant Wage Gap in Germany

    Immigrants consist of foreigners and citizens with migration background. We analyze the wage gap between natives and these two groups in Germany. The estimates show a substantial gap for both groups with respect…