“...In several countries social assistance dependence has been increasing since the 1980s. After surveying the theoretical and empirical take‐up literature, this...”

“...Using SOEP data (1984-2006) we analyze the role of parental background for transitions to tertiary education in Germany and answer three questions: (a) does...”

“..."We extend the literature on transition economies' wage structures by investigating the returns to tenure and experience. This study applies recent panel data...”

“..."Over the last decades the German education system underwent numerous reforms in order to improve 'equality of opportunity', i.e. to guarantee all pupils equal...”

“..."Over the last decades the German education system underwent numerous reforms in order to improve 'equality of opportunity', i.e. to guarantee all pupils equal...”

“..."This study investigates whether the incidence of continued vocational education has changed as the German workforce commenced an aging process which is...”

“...In response to increased international policy attention to youth unemployment this study investigates post-secondary school transitions of school leavers...”