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Germany
| Total population (m.): | 82.1 |
| GDP per capita (USD): | 34401 |
Books, reports and articles
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Taxing childcare: Effects on family labor supply and children
Gathmann, Christina, ; Sass, Bjorn, , IZA, 2012, 51 p
Previous studies report a wide range of estimates for how female labor supply responds to childcare prices. We shed new light on this question using a reform that raised the prices of public daycare. Parents respond by reducing public daycare and increasing childcare at home....
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Gathmann, Christina, ; Sass, Bjorn, , IZA, 2012, 51 p
Previous studies report a wide range of estimates for how female labor supply responds to childcare prices. We shed new light on this question using a reform that raised the prices of public daycare. Parents respond by reducing public daycare and increasing childcare at home....
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Crise et protection sociale en Europe
Brlayova, Barbora, , CAF, 2011, 158 p
Une analyse, la plus actualisée possible, qui vient d'être réalisée par la CNAF, fait apparaître que si, dans les domaines de l'assurance chômage, de l'assurance vieillesse et dans celui de l'assurance maladie, la large dominante est la rigueur et les mesures...
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Brlayova, Barbora, , CAF, 2011, 158 p
Une analyse, la plus actualisée possible, qui vient d'être réalisée par la CNAF, fait apparaître que si, dans les domaines de l'assurance chômage, de l'assurance vieillesse et dans celui de l'assurance maladie, la large dominante est la rigueur et les mesures...
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Germany outpaces Austria in childcare policy: the historical contingencies of "conservative" childcare policy
Leitner, Sigrid, 2011
The article compares the development of childcare policies in Germany and Austria. Although both countries are characterized by a conservative welfare regime, they developed very different childcare policies. Historically speaking, Austria pioneered in the introductory period...
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Leitner, Sigrid, 2011
The article compares the development of childcare policies in Germany and Austria. Although both countries are characterized by a conservative welfare regime, they developed very different childcare policies. Historically speaking, Austria pioneered in the introductory period...
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The transition from work to retirement
Eichhorst, Werner, , IZA, 2011, 25 p.
The European Employment Strategy has set the goal of raising the retirement age of workers in the EU through a strategy of "active ageing". Yet despite some progress over the last decade, empirical data show persistent diversity across EU member states. Institutional...
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Eichhorst, Werner, , IZA, 2011, 25 p.
The European Employment Strategy has set the goal of raising the retirement age of workers in the EU through a strategy of "active ageing". Yet despite some progress over the last decade, empirical data show persistent diversity across EU member states. Institutional...
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Unemployment Insurance Reform - 1991-2006: A new balance between rights and obligations in France, Germany, Portugal and Spain
Arcanjo, Manuela, 2011, 20 p.
The purpose of this article is twofold. First, focusing on unemployment insurance schemes, the article seeks to identify the development of social rights and obligations in four countries (France, Germany, Portugal and Spain), representative of the conservative regime, over...
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Arcanjo, Manuela, 2011, 20 p.
The purpose of this article is twofold. First, focusing on unemployment insurance schemes, the article seeks to identify the development of social rights and obligations in four countries (France, Germany, Portugal and Spain), representative of the conservative regime, over...
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Ältere auf den Arbeitsmarkt
Zimmermann, Klaus, ; Brenke, Karl, , IZA, 2011, 28 p.
Wegen der zunehmenden Lebenszeit und der Schrumpfung der Arbeitsbevölkerung steigt künftig der gesellschaftliche Bedarf für Ältere im Arbeitsmarkt. Dies wird auch in Deutschland möglich sein. Dafür spricht nicht nur, dass die Erwerbsquoten im internationalen Vergleich...
German
Zimmermann, Klaus, ; Brenke, Karl, , IZA, 2011, 28 p.
Wegen der zunehmenden Lebenszeit und der Schrumpfung der Arbeitsbevölkerung steigt künftig der gesellschaftliche Bedarf für Ältere im Arbeitsmarkt. Dies wird auch in Deutschland möglich sein. Dafür spricht nicht nur, dass die Erwerbsquoten im internationalen Vergleich...
German
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Assessing the effectiveness of health care cost containment measures
Ziebarth, Nicolas R., , IZA, 2011, 35 p.
Using SOEP panel data and difference-in-differences methods, this study is the first to empirically evaluate the effectiveness of four different health care cost containment measures within an integrated framework. The four measures investigated were introduced in Germany in...
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Ziebarth, Nicolas R., , IZA, 2011, 35 p.
Using SOEP panel data and difference-in-differences methods, this study is the first to empirically evaluate the effectiveness of four different health care cost containment measures within an integrated framework. The four measures investigated were introduced in Germany in...
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Germany: A Job-centred approach
International Institute for Labour Studies, , ILO, 2011, 105 p.
Despite a dramatic decline in output as a result of the global financial and economic crisis, Germany's labour market held up well compared with other countries. This was the conclusion reached by the first comprehensive assessment of Germany's policy to tackle the crisis,...
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International Institute for Labour Studies, , ILO, 2011, 105 p.
Despite a dramatic decline in output as a result of the global financial and economic crisis, Germany's labour market held up well compared with other countries. This was the conclusion reached by the first comprehensive assessment of Germany's policy to tackle the crisis,...
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La prise en charge de la dépendance des personnes âgées: défi pour la sécurité sociale et la solidarité familiale?
Katarzyna, Rubel, AISS, 2010, 13 p.
Après une première approche comparative de la prise en charge du risque de dépendance, il s’avère que la situation dans chaque pays est très variée et complexe car sujette aux évolutions en cours imposées par la démographie, les migrations et les changements...
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Katarzyna, Rubel, AISS, 2010, 13 p.
Après une première approche comparative de la prise en charge du risque de dépendance, il s’avère que la situation dans chaque pays est très variée et complexe car sujette aux évolutions en cours imposées par la démographie, les migrations et les changements...
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Social Insurance for Long-term Care: An Evaluation of the German Model
Rothgang, Heinz, 2010, 436-460
After fifteen years of existence, Germany's long-term care insurance shows both successes and weaknesses. The latter led to the 2008 reform, which concentrated on quality improvements, care management and careful adjustments of benefits. While attempts to improve quality and...
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Rothgang, Heinz, 2010, 436-460
After fifteen years of existence, Germany's long-term care insurance shows both successes and weaknesses. The latter led to the 2008 reform, which concentrated on quality improvements, care management and careful adjustments of benefits. While attempts to improve quality and...
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The social situation in the European Union 2009
European Commission, , 2010, 364 p.
The Social Situation Report — published annually since 2000 — presents key indicators in 17 statistical portraits that address a range of social policy concerns for the European Union: population; education and training; labour market; social protection; income, social...
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European Commission, , 2010, 364 p.
The Social Situation Report — published annually since 2000 — presents key indicators in 17 statistical portraits that address a range of social policy concerns for the European Union: population; education and training; labour market; social protection; income, social...
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Winds of change: Work arrangements in Germany
Dietz, Martin, , 2010, 23 p.
During the last two decades we have observed significant changes in the patterns of employment in Germany. Non-standard work arrangements such as agency work, fixed-term contracts and part-time employment have gained in importance. By using data from the German labour force...
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Dietz, Martin, , 2010, 23 p.
During the last two decades we have observed significant changes in the patterns of employment in Germany. Non-standard work arrangements such as agency work, fixed-term contracts and part-time employment have gained in importance. By using data from the German labour force...
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Self-Employment in Europe
EEO Network Services, , European Commission, 2010, 82 p.
In July 2010, 33 national articles on the theme of self-employment were commissioned from the European Employment Observatory (EEO) network of SYSDEM experts. This document summarises key messages emerging from these articles and draws links with policy developments, studies...
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EEO Network Services, , European Commission, 2010, 82 p.
In July 2010, 33 national articles on the theme of self-employment were commissioned from the European Employment Observatory (EEO) network of SYSDEM experts. This document summarises key messages emerging from these articles and draws links with policy developments, studies...
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Effect of Private Health Insurance on Medical Care Utilization and Self-Assessed Health in Germany (The)
Hullegie, Patrick; Klein, Tobias J., Institute for the Study of Labor, 2010, 27 p.
In Germany, employees are generally obliged to participate in the public health insurance system, where coverage is universal, co-payments and deductibles are moderate, and premia are based on income. However, they may buy private insurance instead if their income exceeds the...
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Hullegie, Patrick; Klein, Tobias J., Institute for the Study of Labor, 2010, 27 p.
In Germany, employees are generally obliged to participate in the public health insurance system, where coverage is universal, co-payments and deductibles are moderate, and premia are based on income. However, they may buy private insurance instead if their income exceeds the...
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Finanzierung des Krankenversicherungsschutzes: Entgleiste Reformdebatte wieder auf Spur
Richter, Wolfram F., Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit, 2010, 18 p.
Anfang Juli 2010 legte Gesundheitsminister Rösler ein Eckpunktepapier vor, aus dem hervorgeht, wie die Bundesregierung die Finanzierung der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung zu stabilisieren gedenkt. Unter systemischen Gesichtspunkten steht die Einführung einer 2-Prozentregel...
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Richter, Wolfram F., Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit, 2010, 18 p.
Anfang Juli 2010 legte Gesundheitsminister Rösler ein Eckpunktepapier vor, aus dem hervorgeht, wie die Bundesregierung die Finanzierung der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung zu stabilisieren gedenkt. Unter systemischen Gesichtspunkten steht die Einführung einer 2-Prozentregel...
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2010 Survey of Health Care Consumers in Germany
Behaviors, attitudes and unmet needs
Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, 2010, 24 p.
German health care consumers have a low regard for their national health care system, compared to their counterparts in other countries. One percent rates the system as excellent, while nearly half (44 percent) give it a failing grade. But an understanding of the German health...
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Behaviors, attitudes and unmet needs
Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, 2010, 24 p.
German health care consumers have a low regard for their national health care system, compared to their counterparts in other countries. One percent rates the system as excellent, while nearly half (44 percent) give it a failing grade. But an understanding of the German health...
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Retention and reintegration of older workers into employment: Reforms and strategic projects of the German Pension Insurance
Stecker, Christina, ISSA, 2009, 12 p.
The main aim of the pilot project "GeniAL – Generational management in the world of work" (the German acronym stands for "Generationenmanagement im Arbeitsleben) is specifically to introduce the consideration of how to manage the older worker and his/her health in...
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Stecker, Christina, ISSA, 2009, 12 p.
The main aim of the pilot project "GeniAL – Generational management in the world of work" (the German acronym stands for "Generationenmanagement im Arbeitsleben) is specifically to introduce the consideration of how to manage the older worker and his/her health in...
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15 Years of pension reform in Germany: old successes and new threats
Bonin, Holger, 2009, p.548-560
The article surveys the state of the German pension system after a sequence of reforms aimed at achieving long-term sustainability. We argue that the latest reforms have moved pension provision in Germany in principle from a defined benefit to a defined contribution scheme,...
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Bonin, Holger, 2009, p.548-560
The article surveys the state of the German pension system after a sequence of reforms aimed at achieving long-term sustainability. We argue that the latest reforms have moved pension provision in Germany in principle from a defined benefit to a defined contribution scheme,...
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Social assistance – No, thanks: The non-take-up phenomenon and its patterns in Austria,Germany and Finland after 2000
Fuchs, Michael, 2009, 12 p.
ased on the comparison of detailed micro-data (EU-SILC, SOEP, IDS) and potential entitlements simulated with tax/benefit microsimulation models (EUROMOD, model DIW, TUJA), the Policy Brief estimates the size of non-take-up of monetary social assistance benefits in Austria,...
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Fuchs, Michael, 2009, 12 p.
ased on the comparison of detailed micro-data (EU-SILC, SOEP, IDS) and potential entitlements simulated with tax/benefit microsimulation models (EUROMOD, model DIW, TUJA), the Policy Brief estimates the size of non-take-up of monetary social assistance benefits in Austria,...
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Systems of governance of main social security schemes in the Arab States and selected countries France, Germany, United Kingdom and United States
International Labour Office, ILO, 2009, 27 p.
For the ILO, the governance of social security in member States can take different forms and be organized in a variety of ways. The choice of the system of governance is left to countries and should result from a social dialogue at the national level, between the Government...
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International Labour Office, ILO, 2009, 27 p.
For the ILO, the governance of social security in member States can take different forms and be organized in a variety of ways. The choice of the system of governance is left to countries and should result from a social dialogue at the national level, between the Government...
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Websites
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CLEISS : Régimes locaux
Centre des liaisons européennes et internationales de sécurité sociale, CLEISS
Cette page web aborde les différents aspects des systèmes de protection sociale locale dans les différents pays : organisation, financement, risques couverts. (Source : CLEISS)
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Centre des liaisons européennes et internationales de sécurité sociale, CLEISS
Cette page web aborde les différents aspects des systèmes de protection sociale locale dans les différents pays : organisation, financement, risques couverts. (Source : CLEISS)
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Mutual Information System on Social Protection – MISSOC
European Commission, , European Commission
MISSOC provides basic information about most of the social protection areas in each country, as well as about the financing of social protection, with highly structured and comparative information in over 300 information categories, grouped in 12 tables.
English, French, German, Spanish
European Commission, , European Commission
MISSOC provides basic information about most of the social protection areas in each country, as well as about the financing of social protection, with highly structured and comparative information in over 300 information categories, grouped in 12 tables.
English, French, German, Spanish
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NATLEX : Country Profiles
ILO
The NATLEX COUNTRY PROFILES DATABASE brings together information on national labour law and the application of international labour standards in one portal. The profiles include: - Basic information (membership, ILO office, etc.) - Ratifications -- including ratifications of...
English, French, Spanish
ILO
The NATLEX COUNTRY PROFILES DATABASE brings together information on national labour law and the application of international labour standards in one portal. The profiles include: - Basic information (membership, ILO office, etc.) - Ratifications -- including ratifications of...
English, French, Spanish
Annual and statistical reports
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ASPIP Annual Report: Pensions, Health and Long-term Care in Germany
Analytical Support on the Socio-Economic Impact of Social Protection Reforms, , European Commission
The ASPIP's annual report covers the subject areas of pensions, health, and long-term care in Germany. This report contains a commented review of reforms initiated during the previous 12 months period, as well as an overview of both topical social policy and relevant academic...
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Analytical Support on the Socio-Economic Impact of Social Protection Reforms, , European Commission
The ASPIP's annual report covers the subject areas of pensions, health, and long-term care in Germany. This report contains a commented review of reforms initiated during the previous 12 months period, as well as an overview of both topical social policy and relevant academic...
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Jahresbericht [Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund]
Deutsche Rentenversicherung, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund
In diesem Jahresbericht informieren wir Sie über die Entwicklungen und Aktivitäten der Deutschen Rentenversicherung. Im Jahresrückblick geben wir eine Zusammenfassung der wirtschaftlichen und politischen Rahmenbedingungen. Das Kapitel Geschäftsverlauf enthält eine...
German
Deutsche Rentenversicherung, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund
In diesem Jahresbericht informieren wir Sie über die Entwicklungen und Aktivitäten der Deutschen Rentenversicherung. Im Jahresrückblick geben wir eine Zusammenfassung der wirtschaftlichen und politischen Rahmenbedingungen. Das Kapitel Geschäftsverlauf enthält eine...
German
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Rentenversicherung in Zahlen
Deutsche Rentenversicherung, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund
Diese Broschüre beinhaltet ausgewählte Statistikergebnisse der gesetzlichen Rentenversicherung. )Quelle: www.deutsche-rentenversicherung-bund.de)
German
Deutsche Rentenversicherung, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund
Diese Broschüre beinhaltet ausgewählte Statistikergebnisse der gesetzlichen Rentenversicherung. )Quelle: www.deutsche-rentenversicherung-bund.de)
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Geschäftberichte der Knappschaft-Bahn-See
Deutsche Rentenversicherung, Grafische Betriebe der Deutschen Rentenversicherung Knappschaft-Bahn-See
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Deutsche Rentenversicherung, Grafische Betriebe der Deutschen Rentenversicherung Knappschaft-Bahn-See
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Jahresbericht des BGIA
Institut für Arbeitsschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (IFA), IFA
German
Institut für Arbeitsschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (IFA), IFA
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Jahresberichte des Spitzenverbandes
Spitzenverbände der landwirtschaftlichen Sozialversicherung (Kassel), Spitzenverband der landwirtschaftlichen Sozialversicherung
German
Spitzenverbände der landwirtschaftlichen Sozialversicherung (Kassel), Spitzenverband der landwirtschaftlichen Sozialversicherung
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Rentenbestand
Statistik der Deutschen Rentenversicherung
Deutsche Rentenversicherung, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund
Einen jährlichen Statistikband über den Rentenbestand zum 31. Dezember beziehungsweise den 1. Januar gibt die Deutsche Rentenversicherung seit 1984 heraus. [...] Das Tabellenwerk gliedert sich in drei Teile: - den Rentenbestand insgesamt - Rentenbestand ursprüngliches...
German
Statistik der Deutschen Rentenversicherung
Deutsche Rentenversicherung, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund
Einen jährlichen Statistikband über den Rentenbestand zum 31. Dezember beziehungsweise den 1. Januar gibt die Deutsche Rentenversicherung seit 1984 heraus. [...] Das Tabellenwerk gliedert sich in drei Teile: - den Rentenbestand insgesamt - Rentenbestand ursprüngliches...
German