Our figure of the month
In today's information age we are surrounded by an almost infinite amount of data. Each month, the GWS-WiSo-team selects a particularly interesting economic and/or social topic or question from the multitude of available information, which is highlighted as the "number of the month". The current number as well as the earlier numbers of the month can be found here.
Our figure of the month 02/2019: Young farm managers wanted! Where the succession questions are most urgent
The structural change in agriculture is aggravated by the lack of succession. With approx. two out of three farms the question of succession was not yet regulated, so that in the meantime portals like www.hofsuchtbauer.de offer mediation…
Our figure of the month at New Year's Eve 2018: How frosty or rainy was the party outside?
When we go outside at midnight on New Year's Eve, as we do every year, the question often arises: thick sweater, thick jacket and umbrella? Or relaxed with a jacket or evening gown? The weather can turn the fireworks on New Year's Eve…
Our figure of the month for Christmas 2018: Santa Claus has to go to that many children in one night
As in every year, in 2018 many children crave for the night when Santa Claus distributes the presents. But how many children does Santa has to go to in one night? As the number of Santa Claus skeptics increases with age, only the number…
Our figure of the month 12/2018: Are Germany's regions attractive for foreign specialists?
With advancing globalization and Germany's deep integration into world markets, jobs are increasingly internationally oriented and filled by foreign skilled workers. The employment of (highly) qualified specialists and experts from abroad…
Our figure of the month 11/2018: Export volume to Africa – China's dominance
In August of this year, Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria along with a business delegation with the aim of developing partnerships with West Africa. Almost at the same time, British Prime Minister Theresa May…
Our figure of the month 09/2018: Temporary employment – a phenomenon only at universities? Structural evaluation of figures from the current Mikrozensus
The number of fixed-term employment contracts has increased in recent years despite the good labour market situation (Hohendanner 2018) and has thus moved into the political focus: According to the decisions of the ruling coalition,…
Our figure of the month 08/2018: Change in the labour force by district type and gender
Labour shortages are already restricting economic development in parts of the economy. With regard to current demographic developments and the imminent withdrawal of the "baby boomers" from the labour market the issue of limited labour…
Our figure of the month 07/2018: Housing situation of tenants and owners by household size
The coalition agreement of the current federal government provides for support for families in the acquisition of residential property in the form of so-called "building child benefit". Various criteria were discussed for the allocation…