Peters, Heiko; Weigert, Benjamin - In: Journal of Economics and Statistics (Jahrbuecher fuer … 233 (2013) 4, pp. 505-525
Explanations for the robust situation of the German labour market in the course of the global recession 2008/09 are the usage of short-time work schemes, the higher internal labour flexibility due to provisions of collective agreements and the reduction of positive balances on working-time...