Mit Arbeitsgelegenheiten in der Mehraufwandsvariante (AGH-MAE, auch: Ein-Euro-Jobs oder Zusatzjobs) sollen nach der Vorstellung des Gesetzgebers erwerbsfähige Leistungsberechtigte im SGB II gefördert werden, die mit anderen Mitteln nicht (mehr) in reguläre Beschäftigung integriert werden...

"The so-called 'One-Euro-Jobs' are an important workfare program for unemployed persons receiving benefits according to Germany's Social Code II ('Sozialgesetzbuch Zweites Buch'), aiming at needy benefit recipients who can not be integrated into regular employment by means of other active labor...

Mit dem Modellprojekt "Berliner Joboffensive" (BJO) sollte die Anzahl der Integrationen von erwerbsfähigen Leistungsberechtigten (eLb) in den ersten Arbeitsmarkt durch eine intensivere Betreuung erhöht werden. Hierfür war vorgesehen, dass in allen zwölf Berliner Jobcentern insgesamt 650...

Mit dem Modellprojekt "Berliner Joboffensive" (BJO) sollte die Anzahl der Integratio-nen von erwerbsfähigen Leistungsberechtigten (eLb) in den ersten Arbeitsmarkt durch eine intensivere Betreuung erhöht werden. Hierfür war vorgesehen, dass in allen zwölf Berliner Jobcentern insgesamt 650...

"The pilot project 'Berliner Joboffensive' (BJO) aimed at increasing the number of labor market integrations of individuals receiving means-tested unemployment benefits II (also known as Hartz IV) by intensified counseling and assistance. To this end, the caseload of 650 caseworkers in twelve...

"The pilot project 'Berliner Joboffensive' (BJO) aimed at increasing the number of labor market integrations of individuals receiving means-tested unemployment benefits II (also known as Hartz IV) by intensified counseling and assistance. To this end, the caseload of 650 caseworkers in twelve...

"This paper investigates the selectivity of vocational training courses on Germany's labor market. We consider the case of a special program ('IFlaS'), which provides vocational training for low-skilled unemployed. The program aims at alleviating the foreseeable shortage of skilled workers in...

"This paper investigates the selectivity of vocational training courses on Germany's labor market. We consider the case of a special program ('IFlaS'), which provides vocational training for low-skilled unemployed. The program aims at alleviating the foreseeable shortage of skilled workers in...

Heterogeneity in the ethnic composition of Germany's immigrant population renders general conclusions on the degree of economic integration difficult. Using a rich longitudinal data-set, this paper tests for differences in economic assimilation profiles of four groups of foreign-born immigrants...