Publications of the Research Unit Labour Markets and Social Insurance

  1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 04-63 // 2004

    Reduction in the Long-Term Unemployment of the Elderly: A Success Story from Finland

    In Finland the elderly unemployed are allowed to collect unemployment benefits up to the age of 60, when they can retire via a particular unemployment pension. In 1997 the eligibility age of persons benefiting…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 04-83 // 2004

    Is there a Wage Premium or Wage Discount for Flexible Hours?

    With flexible work time arrangements firms can quickly adjust to demand fluctuations, while employees may benefit from more time sovereignty. Depending on the specific type of arrangement the accompanying wage…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 04-84 // 2004

    Feldexperimente mit dem Pflegebudget (2004-2008) –Konzeption des Evaluationsdesigns

    In diesem Beitrag wird das Evaluationskonzept zu den geplanten Feldexperimenten mit dem so genannten personengebundenen Budget (Pflegebudget) vorgestellt. Das Pflegebudget ist eine Geldleistung, die vom…