Bisher stand die empirische Forschung zu Mietwohnungsmärkten nicht im Fokus vergleichender Wohnungsforschung. Mit Blick auf die Debatte um steigende Mieten kann vergleichende Forschung zum Mietwohnungsmarkt zum Erkenntnisgewinn beitragen. Neue Daten aus 25 Industrieländern ermöglichen es nun,...

This article explores how German pension and retirement policy could be made more sustainable, focusing on selected current options for action rather than attempting to provide a comprehensive overview. Before turning to specific problems and perspectives, the article first discusses key...

Most German economists show strong patterns of professional specialisation. In their work, they either focus on basic research or on policy consultancy. The evidence provided by Haucap und Mödl has been used to question work incentives in academia. The suggestion to change work incentives,...