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 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…
Our figure of the month 06/2018: Influence of the Men's World Cup on beverages retail trade
A glance at the monthly retail sales figures indicates that the old German saying that "King football rules the world" still applies today. More precisely, the figures for the various economic sectors in retail trade adjusted by the…
Our figure of the month 05/2018: EMAS registered organisations in Germany
An environment-oriented corporate policy becomes increasingly important for the future of both, the environment and the company. A “green” policy takes advantage of growing market opportunities due to increased environmental awareness…
Our figure of the month 04/2018: Regional distribution of pig farms and pig stock
The German policy and economy are preparing for the African swine fever (ASF), which is expected to reach German ground. Coming from Eastern Europe, the epidemic is coming closer to Germany – in early 2018 a case was proven approx. 300 km…