Economic theories suggest that due to household responsibilities and being the secondary earner, married women are restricted with regard to their geographic mobility compared with their male …
It has been widely recognized that information and communication technologies (ICT) are key for productivity and growth of the overall economy. The implementation of new ICT applications, however, requires a well…
This project examines empirically in how far fairness preferences have an influence on giving behaviour of individuals, especially on the purpose donations go to. To this end we conduct an experiment where…
The job market today seems more resistant to crises than it did at the dawn of 2005. Signs of this improvement in market health are supported by the change in long-term unemployment, which is showing a…
The study analyses how the EU cooperation strategies in the realms of employment, innovation and human capital interact in shaping labour market dynamics and influence the quantity and quality of new jobs. It…
Aim of this project is to forecast the number of graduates in economics and business administration with a specialisation in fields which are relevant for starting a career in accounting and audit. The outlook…
Various regulations in the German tax system creates negative labor supply incentives for married second earners. The project analyses theses disincentives by comparing the marginal tax rates on first and second…
This project aims at analysing the development of the factor income distribution in Germany and other industrialised countries. In particular, it investigates the role of wage moderation, globalisation,…
In the preceding project a large number of results concerning the determinants of individual mobility decisions could be achieved. A policy approach to use the potential for the flexibilization of labour market…