Summary This paper presents an overview of recently developed estimation methods for dynamic panel data models with spatial correlation. We discuss the specification, the main assumptions and the implications of the model. The most important estimation strategy is the application of Generalized...

Purpose – The paper aims to present an analysis of the indirect and direct effects of active labour market policy measures at the regional level for Western Germany. Design/methodology/approach – Most evaluation studies of active labour market policy focus on the microeconometric treatment...

Purpose – The paper aims to present an analysis of the indirect and direct effects of active labour market policy measures at the regional level for Western Germany. Design/methodology/approach – Most evaluation studies of active labour market policy focus on the microeconometric treatment...

This paper presents an overview of recently developed estimation methods for dynamic panel data models with spatial correlation.We discuss the specification, themain assumptions and the implications of themodel. Themost important estimation strategy is the application ofGeneralized Method of...

In this chapter, we evaluate the employment effects of job-creation schemes (JCS) on the participating individuals in Germany. JCS are a major element of active labour market policy in Germany and are targeted at long-term unemployed and other hard-to-place individuals. Access to very...