This project focuses on comparing the qualification structure of migrants residing in Austria as well as their over- and underqualification rates to other EU countries. The skill structure of foreign born residing in Austria has improved slightly in the last years. Austria is, however,...

We analyse cross-border co-operation of Austrian firms with CEEC partners. Firm size, previous experience with co-operation and depth of integration with the most important partner are more important determinants of co-operation than distance to the closest potential partner. Firms with...

This paper analyses the co-operation activities of small Austrian firms with the CEEC and compares them to those of larger firms. Small firms are less likely to engage in cross-border co-operation than larger firms, more likely to co-operate in ownership based forms of co-operation but less...