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Perspektiven für mehr Jobs in Deutschland

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There is no simple solution to the German unemployment dilemma. Neither too high wages, nor unionized central bargaining, nor the evidence of the effects of the welfare state deliver a simple explanation. The East German experience confirms this view. A solution needs to combine flexibility with economic growth. More flexible product markets could help to generate the higher demand for unskilled labour that is so badly needed.

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  • Klaus F. Zimmermann, 2001. "Perspektiven für mehr Jobs in Deutschland," Perspektiven der Wirtschaftspolitik, Verein für Socialpolitik, vol. 2(4), pages 359-362, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:perwir:v:2:y:2001:i:4:p:359-362
    DOI: 10.1111/1468-2516.00061
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    1. Reinhard Blum, 2002. "Brauchen wir eine "neue Soziale Marktwirtschaft"?," Discussion Paper Series 229, Universitaet Augsburg, Institute for Economics.

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