In 2015, Germany introduced a statutory hourly minimum wage that was not only universally
binding but also set at a relatively high level. We discuss the shortrun effects of this new …

We assess the short-term employment effects of the introduction of a national statutory
minimum wage in Germany in 2015. For this purpose, we exploit variation in the regional …

In many countries, women are over-represented among low-wage employees, which is why
a wage floor could benefit them particularly. Following this notion, we analyse the impact of …

Germany did not establish a statutory minimum wage until 2015. The new wage floor was
set at an initial level of€ 8.50 per hour. When it was introduced, about 11 percent of German …

This study quantifies the distributional effects of the minimum wage introduced in Germany
in 2015. Using detailed Socio-Economic Panel survey data, we assess changes in the …

Minimum wages are increasingly discussed as an instrument against (in-work) poverty and
income inequality in Europe. Just recently the German government opted for a substantial …

We use distribution regression analysis to study the impact of a 6% increase in the Irish
minimum wage on the distribution of hourly wages and household income. Wage inequality …

Research on earnings inequality mostly relies on survey data, but these data may not be
accurate. Survey data on earnings might be biased as research indicates that some …

Women are more likely to work in jobs with low hours than men. Low-hour jobs are
associated with lower hourly wages and are more likely impacted by minimum wages that …

The extent of non-compliance with minimum wages is heavily debated, but little is known
about the effectiveness of enforcement measures. Following the introduction of a national …