Human resource management (HRM) plays a critical role in shaping public administration by ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability of public institutions. In post-socialist European countries, HRM reforms have been central to broader public sector transformations aimed at...

Nach Vorstellungen von SPD und Bündnis 90/Die Grünen sollte die Bürgergeld-Reform nicht weniger als der Abschied von "Hartz IV" sein, jener vor zwanzig Jahren von den beiden Parteien selbst ersonnenen, aber zusehends unbeliebteren Grundsicherung für Arbeitsuchende. Bei näherer Betrachtung...

A fiscal rule is economically sensible if it ensures sustainable public finances. The German debt brake does no such thing because it is blind to the two key determinants of fiscal sustainability - interest rates and growth. We therefore propose modelling a reformed German fiscal rule on the...

Die seit 2020 umgesetzte "generalistische" Pflegefachkraftausbildung führt drei zuvor getrennte Fachkraftabschlüsse zu einem gemeinsamen Abschluss zusammen. Die neue Pflegeausbildung ist dadurch inhaltlich und organisatorisch sowie in den Lernanforderungen komplexer geworden. Die vorliegende...

Nach Vorstellungen von SPD und Bündnis 90/Die Grünen sollte die Bürgergeld-Reform nicht weniger als der Abschied von "Hartz IV" sein, jener vor zwanzig Jahren von den beiden Parteien selbst ersonnenen, aber zusehends unbeliebteren Grundsicherung für Arbeitsuchende. Bei näherer Betrachtung...

A fiscal rule is economically sensible if it ensures sustainable public finances. The German debt brake does no such thing because it is blind to the two key determinants of fiscal sustainability - interest rates and growth. We therefore propose modelling a reformed German fiscal rule on the...

This paper explores the Taxation system in the Republic of Kosovo. It researches the need and reasons for the optimal taxation system that the Republic of Kosovo should develop as part of the proposed Taxation reform (based on recommendation). The Republic of Kosovo is the newest country in...

Are preferences for reforms driven by individuals' own endowments or beliefs? To address this question, we conducted a cross-country survey on people's opinions on employment protection legislation-an area where reform has proven to be difficult and personal interests are at stake. We find that...

Since the early 1980s, Australian economic policy has been dominated by the ideology of neoliberalism (also known as 'economic rationalism'), including policies of privatisation, financial deregulation and micro-economic reform. Throughout this period, John Quiggin has presented critical...

Deutschland leistet sich nach internationalen Maßstäben überdimensionierte Bettenkapazitäten, die sich auf zu viele und häufig zu kleine Krankenhäuser verteilen. Aufgabe der Länder wäre es, die Struktur anzupassen. Sie scheuen aber den politischen Widerstand der unmittelbar Betroffenen....

Der öffentlich-rechtliche Rundfunk (ÖRR) steht zu Recht in der Kritik. Mit dem technologischen Fortschritt und einem vielfältigen Medienangebot aus öffentlich-rechtlichen und privaten Sendern, dem Internet, diversen Streaming-Diensten und sozialen Medien haben die Rezipienten ihr...

Public procurement contracts require frequent renegotiation. We exploit the Czech implementation of an EU policy as a natural experiment to investigate the effect of eased renegotiation rules. We document that the eased renegotiation rules decreased winning bids but did not change the final...

Adequate budgeting of the judiciary is critical for the effective delivery of justice. This brief presents trends in judicial budgets. Courts account for less than 2 percent of total government expenditure on average, with significant portions dedicated to fixed costs such as salaries, thereby...

Waste management is a challenging sector to govern. The sector involves the day-to-day delivery of services that are vital to protecting public health and the environment. Regular and reliable waste management services underpin quality of life in communities, and contributes to Armenia's...

This note explores the use of technology to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of judicial service delivery. It examines how technological solutions can support streamlining internal court processes, facilitate access for court users, and support the quality of judicial...

Small claims courts and procedures play an important role in enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of the justice system. When well-designed, they can significantly streamline judicial processes, reduce the burden on courts, and increase access to justice for individuals and small...

Created at the beginning of the current European Commission's mandate, DG REFORM has emerged as the centrepiece of EU support for the implementation of EU policies and the further integration and convergence of the Member States within the single market. Amid a period of economic and social...

Classical organizational management literature draws clear parallels between organizational culture and climate and effective use of power and influence as key to successful policy implementation of reforms in public sector organizations. On the other hand, the public policy literature, in...

In den letzten zehn Jahren ist der grenzüberschreitende Onlinehandel, insbesondere aus China in die EU, stark gewachsen. Plattformen wie Shein und Temu spielen dabei eine zentrale Rolle. Die Studie analysiert, wie regulatorische Änderungen, technologische Fortschritte und Marktstrategien die...

This paper examines structural challenges facing the Korean labor market and analyzes the macroeconomic effects of potential labor market reforms. Our cross-country empirical analysis finds that easing of employment protection legislation tends to have positive macroeconmic effects during...

This paper provides an assessment of the fiscal and social impacts resulting from the fuel price adjustments undertaken in 2022. The note lays out policy options and their potential fiscal and social impacts to inform future reforms. The policy simulations examine two scenarios: (i) a one-time...

This paper aims at assessing the foreign direct investment inflows to Ethiopia from 2018 to 2022. A qualitative research method is applied to analyze current and relevant documents, government reports, and case studies, obtained through library research. The results indicate that investment...

Der Sammelband enthält die Schriftfassung der Vorträge zur Tagung »Elektronische Aktien«, die anlässlich des Gesetzgebungsverfahrens zum Zukunftsfinanzierungsgesetz am 15. Mai 2023 in der Hessischen Landesvertretung in Berlin stattfand.

Deutschland leistet sich nach internationalen Maßstäben überdimensionierte Bettenkapazitäten, die sich auf zu viele und häufig zu kleine Krankenhäuser verteilen. Aufgabe der Länder wäre es, die Struktur anzupassen. Sie scheuen aber den politischen Widerstand der unmittelbar Betroffenen....

This article examines a specific form of state capitalism in Egypt under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, characterized by the central role of the military in economic affairs. Following the events of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, the Egyptian military not only secured its position as a key...

This paper shows that less generous unemployment benefits in one country may generate substantial negative long-run consumption spillovers to non-reforming countries under incomplete consumption insurance. While lower benefits reduce unemployment in the reforming country, employed workers...

While divorce laws are known to influence family behavior, empirical evidence of their effects on children remains scarce. I shed more light on this by evaluating the Swedish divorce law reform of 1974, which i) liberalized the existing divorce laws and ii) implemented a 6-month parental...

Angesichts der bestehenden Herausforderungen, insbesondere der Transformation zur Klimaneutralität, erscheinen die bestehenden Grenzwerte der Schuldenbremse als zu eng. Dies gilt umso mehr nach dem Urteil des Bundesverfassungsgerichts vom 15. November 2023, in dem die Haushaltsprinzipien der...