Between 1991 and 1997 West Germany spent on average about 3.6 bn Euro per year on public sector sponsored training … selectivity correction by microeconometric matching methods. We identify the effects of different types of training programmes … substantive training programmes with duration of about two years gains in employment probabilities of more than 10% points appear …

Between 1991 and 1997 West Germany spent on average about 3.6 bn Euro per year on public sector sponsored training … selectivity correction by microeconometric matching methods. We identify the effects of different types of training programmes … substantive training programmes with duration of about two years gains in employment probabilities of more than 10% points appear …

In 2003, Germany moved from a system in which participants in training programs for the unemployed are assigned by …

In 2003, Germany moved from a system in which participants in training programs for the unemployed are assigned by …

besides the impacts of the unemployment benefit system and training schemes. Finally, we investigate whether prior … long-term unemployment. Training programmes organised by labour offices should not be regarded as a panacea for the …

besides the impacts of the unemployment benefit system and training schemes. Finally, we investigate whether prior … long-term unemployment. Training programmes organised by labour offices should not be regarded as a panacea for the …