Using the Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP), this paper investigates the determinants of training participation in Germany … beruflicher Weiterbildung, wobei zwischen eigeninitiierter Teilnahme und Teilnahme an arbeitgeberinitiierten Kursen unterschieden … neben Standardeinflussgrößen von Weiterbildung Informationen über die eigene Zeitverwendung und die des Partners sowie …

The artistic labor market is marked by several adversities, such as low wages, above-average unemployment, and …

The artistic labor market is marked by several adversities, such as low wages, above-average unemployment, and …

job training on wage rates across firms with a weighted-average of the contrast in wages between different firms for a … fixed level of training. Thus, Lee bounds set identifies a policy-relevant estimand only when firms pay homogeneous wages … training on wage rates at each firm which leverage information on firm-specific wages. We illustrate our partial identification …

This paper studies the effect of parenthood timing on future wages. Using data from the German Socio-Economic Panel … (SOEP), we employ an instrumental variable approach to identify the causal effect of delaying parenthood on wages of mothers … and fathers. Consistent with previous studies, we provide evidence for a positive delaying effect on wages. We further …

SBTC is a powerful mechanism in explaining the increasing gap between educated and uneducated wages. However, SBTC … education outcomes, where wages are driven by individuals’ ex ante abilities and acquired math skills. A large portion of within …

This book offers a comprehensive empirical analysis of continuing vocational training in Germany. Specific issues …This book offers a comprehensive empirical analysis of continuing vocational training in Germany. Specific issues …