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Regulierung, Lebenszufriedenheit und Arbeitsplatzsicherheit Eine Analyse auf Basis von internationalen Umfrage- und Regulierungsdaten

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  • Enste Dominik H.

    (Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln, Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer 84–88, 50968 Köln, ab 17. August 2009 Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 21, 50668 Köln)

  • Hardege Stefan

    (Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag DIHK, B2 – Kommunikation, Gesellschaftspolitik, Breite Str. 29, 10178 Berlin)

Abstract

Individual well-being is mostly measured by income so that non-monetary dimensions are not accounted for. To complement the analysis of well-being, survey-based data concerning satisfaction with life and happiness are used. These surveys include variables like health, social capital, regulation density and job security. An international comparison shows that the perceived job security is significantly lower in Germany than in many other European countries - even though the government aims to foster job security via regulatory measures like strict employment protection legislation. Contrary to political intention, the survey suggests that tight regulation does not correspond with a high degree of perceived job security. The latter seems to be stronger influenced by indicators like labor market performance and individual qualification.

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  • Enste Dominik H. & Hardege Stefan, 2009. "Regulierung, Lebenszufriedenheit und Arbeitsplatzsicherheit Eine Analyse auf Basis von internationalen Umfrage- und Regulierungsdaten," Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftspolitik, De Gruyter, vol. 58(1), pages 255-274, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:lus:zwipol:v:58:y:2009:i:1:p:255-274
    DOI: 10.1515/zfwp-2009-0106
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