(DIW Berlin, University of Potsdam, Berlin School of Economics, RFBerlin, CEPR, CEPA)

Despite substantial research on job satisfaction in self-employment, we know little about the specific consequences for the venture when job satisfaction declines after an external shock. Taking the C

This paper investigates partial cartels, which laboratory studies have neglected despite their empirical prevalence. We conduct two laboratory experiments to understand how they function compared to a

While an influential body of economic literature shows that allowing for communication between firms increases collusion in oligopolies, so far we have only anecdotal evidence on the precise communica

We hope you had a great winter break and found time for research, relaxation, or whatever else you had planned. As the new summer term kicks off this week, we’d like to share some exciting…