Although there is a vast theoretical literature on the existence of a tradeoff between equity and efficiency, empirical investigations often fail to find evidence for this proposition. Furthermore there are hints that some social models in Europe can cope better with this trade-off and are...

This paper discusses the reasons for the dismal labor market performance of Germany over the last three decades along with potential remedies. It argues that labor market rigidities along with a generous welfare state in conjunction with certain changes in the economic environment are important...

[Einleitung:] Die deutsche Volkswirtschaft hat vor allem mit drei Problemen zu kämpfen: Das drängendste ist die persistent hohe Arbeitslosigkeit. Vor allem die zunehmende Arbeitslosigkeit unter den Jugendlichen und den wenig qualifizierten Arbeitnehmern gibt Anlaß zur Sorge. Die anhaltend...

Although there is a vast theoretical literature on the existence of a tradeoff between equity and efficiency, empirical investigations often fail to find evidence for this proposition. Furthermore there are hints that some social models in Europe can cope better with this trade-off and are...