Read moreJanuary 15, 2026 | Labour Market Policy
The introduction of Germany’s minimum wage in 2015 did not cause substantial changes to overall employment; rather, it triggered large shifts in the composition and allocation of types of employment. ...read more
Read moreWhen firms face lower investment costs, it not only encourages them to purchase new machinery and equipment but also helps secure and create jobs. An analysis of the German investment tax credit ...read more
Read moreOctober 28, 2025 | Interviews
Basic income is a simple idea on paper with regular, unconditional cash for everyone, but implementing it is anything but simple. In this interview, Professor David Green discusses findings from a ...read more
Read moreAugust 29, 2025 | Structural Change and the Labour Market
While men and women are increasingly found in the same occupations, a surprising trend has emerged: Sectors are becoming more gender-segregated over time. Are these patterns shaped by discriminatory ...read more
Read moreJuly 31, 2025 | Labour Market Policy
In the public debate in Germany, it is often assumed that it is financially more attractive for migrants and refugees to remain on mean-tested benefits for unemployed people than to work. On the ...read more
Read moreJune 30, 2025 | Digital and ecological transformation
Efforts to mitigate climate change and promote environmental sustainability have far-reaching implications for businesses and their employees. These efforts require firms to adapt their business ...read more
Read moreMay 28, 2025 | Interviews
Like many other European countries, Germany is experiencing a rise in xenophobic attitudes. Yet within Germany, there are significant regional differences. Business- and political leaders believe ...read more
Read moreApril 22, 2025 | Structural Change and the Labour Market
Simon Janssen, Michael Stops, Sanne Steens, Pelin Özgül, Nicholas Rounding, Sander Dijksman, Raymond Montizaan, Mark Levels, Didier Fourage, Danique Eijkenboom, Evie Graus, Marie-Christine Fregin
How does the use of artificial intelligence in training affect employee productivity? These and other questions were investigated as part of the long-term research project "ai:conomics" using company ...read more
Read moreMarch 25, 2025 | Labour Market Policy
When Germany introduced its federal statutory minimum wage of 8.50 euro in 2015, it marked a major shift in labour policy. Fast forward to 2025, and the minimum wage is now 12.82 euro. Given annual ...read more