In this paper a variety of theories concerning the wage and price formation in Germany are tested. More specifically, wage and price equations are specified in a fairly general manner which nests several theoretical arguments (such as the target real wage bargaining model, hysteresis effects,...

This paper is devoted t.o an interpretation of both vacancy data and the Beveridgecurve. Officially reported vacancy data are critically reviewed. The theoretical foundation and empirical application of the Beveridge-curve is examined. We find that the Beveridge-curve is everything but a...

This paper constitutes an interim report on the development of a macroeconometric disequilibrium model. Despite several caveats the model as it stands can be used already for two purposes. First, it is possible to investigate the models forecasting abilities. While the estimation period of the...