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 …

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 …

The Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages represents a watershed initiative adding
substance to the EU's social dimension. It contains two ambitious objectives: establishing …

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 …

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 presents strong evidence that minimum wage increases lead to a greater
prevalence of subminimum wage payment. Using the Current Population Survey, we …

The present paper analyzes how the statutory minimum wage introduced on January 1,
2015, has affected working hours in Germany up to 2016. The data used come from the …

What role does labor market competitiveness play in determining the spatial distribution of
economic activity? To answer this question, we develop a model of monopsony power in …

We investigate the long-term effects of the introduction of the German minimum wage in
2015 and its subsequent increases on regional employment. Using comprehensive survey …

Turning a 'blind eye'to non‐compliance with minimum wage standards is sometimes
presented as a pragmatic way to accommodate higher wages while not harming …