The labour force potential is a measure for the labour supply available in an economy. It is comprised of the employed and unemployed persons determined by the Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt) and the hidden labour force estimated by the IAB.
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22. April 2025 | Education and the Labour Market
Artificial intelligence in the workplace: insights into the transformation of customer services
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How does the use of artificial intelligence in training affect employee productivity? These and other questions were investigated as part of the long-term research project “ai:conomics” ...read more
25. March 2025 | Labour Market Policy
The unexpected effects of the German minimum wage on income equality in firms
When Germany introduced its federal statutory minimum wage of 8.50 euro in 2015, it marked a major shift in labour policy. Fast forward to 2025, and the minimum wage is now 12.82 euro. Given annual ...read more