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Der Beitrag der Arbeitsmarktoekonomik zur Erforschung von Gewerkschaften und Tarifvertragsbeziehungen in Deutschland (Research on Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining in Germany: The Contribution of Labor Economics

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Der Artikel gibt einen ueberblick ueber arbeitsmarktoekonomische Studien zu Gewerkschaften und Tarifvertragsbeziehungen in Deutschland. Diese Studien untersuchen ein vielfaeltiges Spektrum an Fragestellungen. Hierzu zaehlen die Determinanten der Gewerkschaftsmitgliedschaft und der Tarifbindung sowie die Konsequenzen von Tarifvertraegen fuer Loehne, betriebliche Anpassungsprozesse und die betriebliche Leistungsfaehigkeit. Juengste Untersuchungen beschaeftigen sich mit den Determinanten und Konsequenzen der Nutzung von betrieblichen Buendnissen und oeffnungsklauseln. (This article provides a overview of econometric studies on trade unions and collective bargaining in Germany. These studies have examined the determinants of trade union membership and collective bargaining coverage. Recent research has placed a strong focus on the implications of collective bargaining for wage structure within firms, the flexibility to adjust wages, and economic performance. Specific attention is paid to opening clauses and company-level pacts for employment.)

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  • Jirjahn, Uwe, 2013. "Der Beitrag der Arbeitsmarktoekonomik zur Erforschung von Gewerkschaften und Tarifvertragsbeziehungen in Deutschland (Research on Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining in Germany: The Contribution of," Industrielle Beziehungen - Zeitschrift fuer Arbeit, Organisation und Management - The German Journal of Industrial Relations, Rainer Hampp Verlag, vol. 20(4), pages 367-392.
    • Handle: RePEc:rai:indbez:doi_10.1688/1862-0035_indb_2013_02_jirjahn
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    Keywords

    trade unions; collective bargaining; wages; labor economics;
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    JEL classification:

    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials
    • J50 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining - - - General
    • J51 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining - - - Trade Unions: Objectives, Structure, and Effects

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