@techreport{CaliendoSchroederWittbrodt2019,
  type      = {Working Paper},
  author    = {Caliendo, Marco and Schr{\"o}der, Carsten and Wittbrodt, Linda},
  title     = {The Causal Effects of the Minimum Wage Introduction in Germany},
  series = {CEPA Discussion Papers},
  journal   = {CEPA Discussion Papers},
  number    = {1},
  issn      = {2628-653X},
  doi       = {10.25932/publishup-42692},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-426929},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {In 2015, Germany introduced a statutory hourly minimum wage that was not only universally binding but also set at a relatively high level. We discuss the short-run effects of this new minimum wage on a wide set of socio-economic outcomes, such as employment and working hours, earnings and wage inequality, dependent and self-employment, as well as reservation wages and satisfaction. We also discuss difficulties in the implementation of the minimum wage and the measurement of its effects related to non-compliance and suitability of data sources. Two years after the minimum wage introduction, the following conclusions can be drawn: while hourly wages increased for low-wage earners, some small negative employment effects are also identifiable. The effects on aspired goals, such as poverty and inequality reduction, have not materialized in the short run. Instead, a tendency to reduce working hours is found, which alleviates the desired positive impact on monthly income. Additionally, the level of non-compliance was substantial in the short run, thus drawing attention to problems when implementing such a wide-reaching policy.},
  language  = {en}
}