Böckler Impuls in English

Out of balance


Since the start of the crisis, too little has been done to eliminate macroeconomic imbalances.

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Böckler Impuls in English

Every two weeks, the Hans Boeckler Foundation's information service provides you with concise analyses and reports on labour, economic and social issues. Written for people who are short of time, it evaluates scientific sources and sound opinions.

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The Crisis

All Euro countries are simultaneously trying to cut their way out of the crisis, although this comes at the cost of growth and employment. Without greater coordination of economic policy the stability of the Euro zone will remain threatened. more...

Competitiveness

In Germany, plants work longer than in the country's European neighbours. The reason for this competitive advantage is that German plants can organise work in a flexible way. more...

Economic and Social Policy

Lower company taxes do not necessarily make a country attractive for foreign investors. Government social spending is also important, as it helps promote a good social climate. more...

Co-determination

Employees across Europe have rights to be informed and influence decisions at workplace level - in some cases more so than in Germany. In 18 of the 25 states of the European Union, employees have a statutory right to board level representation. more...

Low pay

Neither economic theory nor experience provides fundamental arguments against a minimum wage. A statutory minimum wage does not necessarily destroy jobs, but may even create new ones, the current state of research shows. more...

Themenseite Armut

Eine umfassende Übersicht zu den Themen Armut, Verteilung und Gerechtigkeit

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