Under pressure?: the labour market policy of the Grand Coalition 2018-2021

This article examines the labour market policy of the Grand Coalition from 2018 to 2021, comparing the explanatory power of partisan theory with the functionalist theory in the analysis of labour market policies. In addition, the article differentiates between the policies before and after the outbr...

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Main Author: Degen, Linda 1991- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: German politics
Year: 2024, Volume: 33, Issue: 2, Pages: 223-245
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Summary:This article examines the labour market policy of the Grand Coalition from 2018 to 2021, comparing the explanatory power of partisan theory with the functionalist theory in the analysis of labour market policies. In addition, the article differentiates between the policies before and after the outbreak of the Corona pandemic. It does this in order to trace the change in the theories’ explanatory power under crisis conditions. The analysis of labour market-related problem pressure indicators and a qualitative content analysis of plenary minutes show that anticipated problem pressure is relevant in explaining labour market policies, underlining the importance of political actors. Furthermore, partisan differences seem to diminish under crisis conditions.
Item Description:Gesehen am 21.11.2025
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 335-338
Physical Description:23
ISSN:1743-8993
DOI:10.1080/09644008.2023.2187783