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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20. April 2022 | International Labour Markets
The war in Ukraine, international trade and price effects on the German economy
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19. April 2022 | Labour Market, Employment and Social Policy
Covid-19 crisis, Ukraine war and fear of stagflation: Why we need a new supply policy
Inflation is currently at a record high and will continue to go up as a result of the war in Ukraine and sanctions imposed on Russia. Considering the shortages in the economic environment, there is a ...read more
6. April 2022 | Series "Covid-19 crisis: consequences for the labour market"
With its numerous surveys the IAB will shed light on the coronavirus mystery
The Covid-19 crisis has led to a dramatic increase in the demand for information both in politics and practice. This poses an enormous challenge to the research and counselling activities at the IAB. ...read more