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AdvertisementLinking Retirement Age to Life Expectancy
The idea of linking the retirement age to life expectancy has been proposed by an economist in Germany, as people are living longer. The CDU
Satisfaction over Wealth: No Billionaires Wanted
A recent study challenges the long-held belief in economics that humans have unlimited desires and constantly strive for more wealth. Researchers from the University of
High economic benefits of speed limit
A speed limit on German highways would not only reduce CO2 emissions but also significantly increase the country’s welfare, according to a recent study. While
Robots to Contribute to Pension Fund
The latest figures show that there is a huge deficit in the German pension fund. To address this issue, politicians are proposing that robots should
Record High Number of Millionaires
The number of dollar millionaires has reached a new record high, according to the Global Wealth Report by Swiss bank Credit Suisse. Despite the Covid-19
Minimum Wage Boosts Productivity in Germany
The introduction of a minimum wage of 8.50 euros in Germany in 2015 was met with concerns about its impact on the competitiveness of local
Is Illegal Parking Worth It?
A recent study conducted in a German city has investigated whether illegal parking is economically viable. The study, conducted by the Faculty of Tourism at
Examining the Impact of Sanctions on Russia
The sanctions against Russia have been a controversial topic in Germany. A recent study has investigated the impact of these measures on prosperity and trade.