Lohnstrukturen, Qualifikation und Mobilität

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This thematic issue explores the intricate relationships between wage structures, qualifications, and mobility within labor markets, particularly focusing on Germany. It begins with an analysis of the evolving wage and employment structures in relation to qualifications. The discussion extends to internal labor markets and their influence on wage and employment dynamics. A comparative perspective is provided through an examination of wage and skill differences contributing to employment disparities between the US and Germany. The impact of international trade on the skill structure of wages and employment in West Germany is also addressed. Further, the issue delves into how technical progress affects employment structures and wage distribution concerning qualifications. It evaluates the flexibility of labor demand from a firm’s perspective, questioning whether it leans towards substitutability or complementarity. The phenomenon of wage-induced mismatch in German labor markets is analyzed, drawing lessons from Portugal. Job mobility post-apprenticeship training in West Germany is empirically studied, alongside the roles of on-the-job training and employment dynamics. The employment situation for low-productivity workers is examined, and the effects of publicly financed training programs in East Germany are also discussed. The issue concludes with book reviews and additional commentary.