“...Some recent empirical studies seem to suggest that German works councils engage in rent-seeking activities rather than in the creation of joint establishment...”

“...Purpose A growing number of econometric examinations show that works councils substantially shape the personnel policy of firms in Germany. Firms with works...”

“...Using representative data from the IAB Establishment Panel, we show that the managerial environment has a strong influence on the introduction and survival of...”

“...Using survey data from the German Socio-Economic Panel, this study shows that immigrants living in segregated residential areas are more likely to report...”

“...This article examines the relationship between works councils and the closure of manufacturing establishments in Germany. The relationship varies according to...”

“...Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the link between foreign ownership and perceived job insecurity. It takes into account that the link can depend...”

“...We use a representative sample of German establishments to show that those with foreign ownership are more likely to use performance appraisal, profit‐sharing...”

“...The share of single mothers is higher in East Germany than in West Germany. Using data from the Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP), we examine two transmission...”

“...From a theoretical viewpoint the relationship between foreign ownership and unionization is ambiguous. On the one hand, foreign owners have better...”