“…German Democratic Republic…”

“…We identify positive labor market performance shocks (likely caused by labor market reforms) as the key driver for the 'German labor market miracle' during the Great Recession."…”

“…"Using data from the German Structure of Earnings Survey (GSES), this paper studies the role of changes in working hours for the increase in male and female earnings inequality between 2001 and 2010. …”

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“…Merely the so-called 'mini jobs' (a special form of marginal part-time employment) show a strong decline, but many of these were transformed into regular jobs requiring social insurance.Against the background of these positive experiences, discussions are currently being held on the future adjustment of the minimum wage that is to come into effect at the beginning of 2017. Following the German Minimum Wage Act the Minimum Wage Commission - composed by employers and trade union representatives - has to give a recommendation by taking into account the recent developments of collectively agreed wages. …”

“…"Followed by an extensive policy discussion late 2013 and early 2014, the new German minimum wage was introduced on 1 January 2015. …”

“…"Despite the ongoing discussion on labor shortage in the German economy there is still a lack of empirical analyses of this problem based on adequate econometric methods. …”

“…All these aspects make the German industrial relations regime an ideal focal point for developing a deeper understanding of the German economy as a whole. …”

“…"Five German leading parties and their coalitions are evaluated from the viewpoint of direct democracy. …”