As a result of the fourth industrial revolution, the economy is increasingly becoming digitized and automated. In particular, the linkage between IT and business processes (Industry 4.0) provides firms with ever…
This research project examines the causes and consequences of differences in local labour market outcomes in France and Germany. We systematically and comprehensively examine the roles of each side of the local…
In this project, a research consortium evaluated the Federal programme “Social Inclusion into the Labour Market”. The objective of this programme was the promotion of social inclusion for long-term unemployed and…
Due to the computerization, in the recent decades machines have become increasingly able to perform tasks that previously could only be performed by humans. In the public debate, fears are rising that this process…
There is no general shortage in qualified labour in Germany. But analysis by the Federal Agency for Employment show that in some segments of the German labour market there is a shortage of qualified labour at the…
“Real-World Laboratory: Asylum Seekers“ was a project jointly carried out with the Heidelberg University of Education. It focused on several potential factors that influence the integration of asylum seekers in…
On January 1, 2015, Germany introduced a statutory minimum wage of € 8.50 per hour. As the generally positive employment trend in Germany changed little in 2015, proponents of the minimum wage draw a positive…
Fighting child poverty in Germany requires both a sufficiently supportive infrastructure for families and effective financial support.In this project, we analyze possible reforms of the child supplement as …
In recent years, there has been a revival of concerns that automation and digitization might result in a jobless future. The debate has been fueled by studies for the US and Europe arguing that a substantial share…