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 …

The introduction of a statutory minimum wage in Germany in 2015 aimed at improving the
welfare of low-wage workers but was also accompanied by concerns about distortions in …

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 …

The minimum wage is often considered a social policy instrument that can help reduce both
poverty and welfare receipt. The introduction of the statutory minimum wage in Germany in …

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 …

This paper is the first causal study using quasi-experimental methods to identify the effect of
minimum wages on the reservation wages of non-workers. We exploit variation in regional …

This paper investigates the impact of economic inequality on people's perceptions of
fairness and willingness to cooperate. Using experimental and survey data, we distinguish …

The relationship between income and physical activity has been extensively studied. This
paper utilizes the introduction of the minimum wage in Germany in 2015 as a quasi …

In times of decreasing fertility and increasing longevity, pension reforms raising the
retirement age have been a common response to increase the labor force participation …