Pahnke, André; Schneck, Stefan; Wolter, Hans-Jürgen - 2019
We analyze the situation of self-employed receiving means-tested benefits in Germany. A severe loss of income is the … main reason why self-employed individuals become entitled for means-tested benefits. Despite relatively high levels of … means-tested benefits within two years after entry. How-ever, some self-employed remain in need for longer periods. In …