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“...Abstract Using German establishment data, this article examines the relationship between product market competition and the extent of employer provided...”

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“...This paper examines the empirical determinants of piece rates and profit sharing schemes. Establishment data from Germany confirm the importance of industrial...”

“..."Using German establishment data, this paper examines the relationship between product market competition and the extent of employer provided training. We...”

“...Using data from German establishments, this study shows that research-intensive firms are less likely to use knowledge spillovers from rivals. The finding...”