Do high incomes reflect individual performance? the determinants of high incomes in Germany

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In neoclassical economic theory the level of individual income is predominantly determined by individual job performance. Thus high incomes reflect the high marginal productivity of labour of the affluent working population. While the scientific research of poverty has a long tradition, nearly nothing is known about the rich. This study tries to diminish this research gap by investigating the structure of high labour incomes in Germany. By revealing the determinants of high incomes by descriptive and paneleconometric analyses mit Daten des Sozio-ökonomischen Panels, we want to answer the question if high incomes are especially the result of individual job performance or rather the result of social selection through social background or sexual discrimination.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherForschungsinstitut Freie Berufe
Number of pages33
Publication statusPublished - 08.2003

    Research areas

  • Economics - High incomes, social background, discrimination, human capital, job performance, GSOEP, theory of justice
  • Gender and Diversity

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