The corona crisis is affecting labour markets worldwide. It is also changing the way companies and employees work.

The coronavirus and the development of infection data influence political, societal and business life. Infection rates are unpredictible and there is a high uncertainty about planning and decision making. Scenario planning is one instrument to assist managers in the task of preparing for different probable developments.

The lockdowns in many countries are forcing companies to think on their feet: many are adapting production lines to medical products or switch to new services.

The coronavirus increasingly affects the global economy. Supply chains are interrupted and lead to production stops, supply bottlenecks or problems with procurement in China.

The global debt level is growing every year. Government and corporate debts, as well as the debts of private households, are higher than before the outbreak of the financial crisis in 2007.

What does digitalisation mean for working people and how do they prepare for changes in skills and labour market conditions? These and other diverse questions are themes of the joint conference of Wirtschaftsdienst and Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB) in Berlin, Germany on 2nd December 2019.

This year's Nobel Prize in Economics* was awarded to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer. They developed new methods for poverty research. Our List of references contains diverse Research Papers.

What does it take to successfully lead large corporations to the top of the world and how do successful people deal with setbacks and failures?

Following the financial crisis, interest rates have reached (long-term) historical lows. For middle-class households in Germany, which are traditionally risk-averse and rely on savings, it is increasingly difficult to accumulate wealth in preparation for old age.

Illegal employment is declining in Germany which may be due to continuous economic development and concomitant low unemployment rates.

William D. Nordhaus and Paul M. Romer received the Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on climate change and growth. The following list contains research references on the macroeconomic consequences of global warming, in particular the DICE model.

In 1918, the “Stinnes Legien Agreement“ laid the foundation for collective bargaining autonomy in Germany: Trade unions and employers' associations agreed on wages and working conditions without interference from the state and could thus achieve industry-specific solutions.

William D. Nordhaus and Paul M. Romer won the Nobel prize in economics for work on climate change and growth. We start our lists with Romer’s work about the importance of innovation for economic growth.

Life expectancy is increasing and everyone hopes for a long and healthy life. What individuals regard as a gift is proving to be a challenge for societies and pension systems.

The eighties saw a broad public debate about data protection being endangered by the German census which resulted in new laws. Now, 30 years later, we see millions of people worldwide sharing their personal data on digital networks like Facebook.

The German government plans a law which gives the right to return into fulltime jobs. There is a controversial discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of such regulation.

Scientists of different disciplines discuss key elements of Marx’ publications and their relevance in times of digitalization and globalization.

Economists have analyzed the effects of protectionism and beggar-thy-neighbour policy. Their findings show negative consequences for both sides.

What’s going on with Bitcoin price fluctuation and its huge volatility? Here you’ll find more information about the most famous crypto currency.