Publications by Josef Zweimuller
Immigration, Trade and Austrian Unemployment
December 1, 1995 • Working Papers • By Josef Zweimuller and Rudolf Winter-Ebmer
Abstract In this paper we look at unemployment effects of immigration and trade with Eastern Europe in Austria. Using individual data over the period 1989 to 1992 of male blue-collar…
Gender Wage Differentials in Private and Public Sector Jobs
June 1, 1993 • Working Papers • By Josef Zweimuller and Rudolf Winter-Ebmer
Abstract In this study gender wage differentials in private and public sector jobs in Austria are calculated. Occupational attainment is considered as endogeneous by the use of an ordered response…
Bargaining Regimes and Wage Dispersion
June 1, 1993 • Working Papers • By Erling Barth and Josef Zweimuller
Abstract The paper studies the relationship between wage dispersion and centralization. We distinguish between two sources of wage differentials: Heterogenous -workers with different skills and firms with varying levels of…
Partial Retirement and The Earnings Test
November 1, 1992 • Working Papers • By Josef Zweimuller
Abstract This paper studies the effects of the earnings test on retirement behavior. The earnings tests of most social security systems tax post-retirement earnings at a relatively high level and…
Bargaining Structure, Wage Determination, and Wage Dispersion In 6 OECD-Countries
August 1, 1992 • Working Papers • By Erling Barth and Josef Zweimuller
Abstract The paper examines the role of collective bargaining systems as a determinant of the inter-industry wage structure. It compares wage patterns of six countries: Austria, Canada, Germany, Norway, Sweden…
Manpower Training Programs and Employment Stability
May 1, 1992 • Working Papers • By Josef Zweimuller and Rudolf Winter-Ebmer
Abstract We evaluate Austrian labor market policy focusing on its possible effects upon recurrent unemployment. Without properly considering the selection processes for public training programs, perverse results emerge. Taking the…