Labour Market

The analysis and observation of the labour market is a key objective of the German Council of Economic Experts, which results from its legal mandate. In addition to examining employment levels, the German Council of Economic Experts assess labour market policy and its impact on employment and the education and training of the population. These results are also an important determinant for the economic forecasts.

Furthermore, the German Council of Economic Experts expresses in this topic its views for example on questions regarding migration, taxation, shortages of skilled labour or income benefits.