Economist proposes ending job protection for German civil servants and high earners

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Top economist Moritz Schularick advocates for abolishing job protection for civil servants and high earners to increase labor market flexibility. Schularick argues that the current system creates a "preferential treatment" and hinders innovation, suggesting that companies relocate R&D due to strict dismissal regulations. His proposal targets approximately 1.8 to 1.9 million civil servants and employees earning near the top tax rate, aiming to make the German labor market more adaptable.


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