@techreport{MolinaBussoloIacovone, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Molina, Ana Cristina and Bussolo, Maurizio and Iacovone, Leonardo}, title = {The DR-CAFTA and the extensive margin : a firm-level analysis}, series = {World Bank Policy Research Working Paper}, volume = {5340}, journal = {World Bank Policy Research Working Paper}, pages = {33}, language = {en} } @article{IacovoneJavorcik, author = {Iacovone, Leonardo and Javorcik, Beata S.}, title = {MULTI-PRODUCT EXPORTERS: PRODUCT CHURNING, UNCERTAINTY AND EXPORT DISCOVERIES}, series = {The Economic Journal}, volume = {120}, journal = {The Economic Journal}, number = {544}, doi = {10.1111/j.1468-0297.2010.02356.x}, pages = {481 -- 499}, abstract = {Recent research on international trade focuses on firm-product-level heterogeneity and the role of uncertainty in shaping international trade. This article contributes to the literature by examining product-level dynamics within firms in the context of Mexican trade integration under NAFTA. The data show intense product churning within firms and confirm the existence of within-firm product heterogeneity. The data indicate that new exporters enter foreign markets with a small number of varieties, most of which were previously sold at home, and with a small export small volume. The data also suggest that export discoveries are relatively rare and are imitated within a short period of time.}, language = {en} } @article{DovidioGluszekJohnetal., author = {Dovidio, John F. and Gluszek, Agata and John, Melissa-Sue and Ditlmann, Ruth K. and Lagunes, Paul}, title = {Understanding bias toward Latinos: Discrimination, dimensions of difference, and experience of exclusion}, series = {Journal of Social Issues}, volume = {66}, journal = {Journal of Social Issues}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1111/j.1540-4560.2009.01633.x}, pages = {59 -- 78}, abstract = {White-Black relations have historically been the defining form of intergroup relations in the study of prejudice and discrimination. The present article suggests that there are limitations to applying this model to understanding bias toward other groups and proposes that a comprehensive view of the dynamics of the Anglos' bias toward Latinos requires consideration of the distinctive elements of this form of intergroup relations. In four empirical studies, we experimentally document discrimination against Latinos (Study 1), explore the potential dimensions that underlie bias against Latinos (Study 2), and examine the effect of a particular social identity cue, accentedness, on perceptions of acceptance and belongingness of Latinos and members of other groups (Studies 3 and 4). These studies consider general processes of prejudice and identify how particular facets of bias against Latinos can shape their experiences and, taken together, illustrate how understanding bias against Latinos can reciprocally inform contemporary theories of prejudice.}, language = {en} } @article{WollJacquot, author = {Woll, Cornelia and Jacquot, Sophie}, title = {Using Europe: Strategic action in multi-level politics}, series = {Comparative European Politics}, volume = {8}, journal = {Comparative European Politics}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1057/cep.2010.7}, pages = {110 -- 126}, abstract = {This article examines the importance of action-theoretical considerations in European studies. By outlining the notion of 'usage' of the European Union, we argue for a more systematically sociological consideration of strategic action in the study of European transformations. The recent turns towards constructivism and comparative political sociology allow analyzing the rationality of political actors without falling in the trap of overly reductionist rational choice assumptions. Concentrating on intentional action helps to reveal the importance of three aspects of the multi-level polity: (1) informal and non-constraining procedures; (2) the effects of ways in which actors move in between the different levels of the European political system; and (3) the ambiguous and often surprising coalitions that come together despite often considerable disagreement over their final goals.}, language = {en} } @incollection{Woll, author = {Woll, Cornelia}, title = {Firm Interests in Uncertain Times: Business Lobbying in Multilateral Service Liberalization}, series = {Constructing the International Economy}, booktitle = {Constructing the International Economy}, editor = {Abdelal, Rawi and Blyth, Mark and Parsons, Craig}, publisher = {Cornell University Press}, address = {New York}, isbn = {9780801475887}, publisher = {Hertie School}, pages = {137 -- 154}, abstract = {Abstract : Many observers agree that the multilateral liberalization of service trade was a response to the intense lobbying efforts of financial service companies. In contrast, many of the firms that were affected by the General Agreement on the Trade of Services did not know where their interests lay in the multilateral negotiations and only began to work with their governments very late in the process. This paper shows that the preference evolution of service companies - both the first movers and the late comers - cannot be explained with reference to material rationality only. As a radically new trade issue, service trade was a realm of great uncertainty for business and they relied on social devices rather than pure economic calculations to determine how to position themselves on liberalization. In times of uncertainty, the differential logic of social embeddedness and the institutional constraints of a firm's national setting are therefore a more appropriate indicator for business demands than material incentives arising from the global economy.}, language = {en} } @article{Hassel, author = {Hassel, Anke}, title = {Twenty Years after German Unification: The Restructuring of the German Welfare and Employment Regime}, series = {German Politics \& Society}, volume = {28}, journal = {German Politics \& Society}, number = {95}, publisher = {Berghahn}, address = {New York [u.a.]}, issn = {1045-0300}, doi = {10.3167/gps.2010.280207}, pages = {102 -- 115}, abstract = {German unification acted as a catalyst for the substantial transformation of the German welfare and employment regime which has taken place over the last two decades. The changes can be described as a process of a partial liberalization of the labor market within the boundaries of a coordinated industrial relations system and a conservative welfare state. This article depicts the transformation as a trend towards a more liberal welfare and employment regime by focusing on the shifting boundaries between status and income maintenance and poor relief systems.}, language = {en} } @misc{FoersterGomez2010, author = {F{\"o}rster, Michael and Gomez, Andrew}, title = {The Future of Labour}, number = {8}, editor = {F{\"o}rster, Michael and Gomez, Andrew}, organization = {Hertie School of Governance}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b1570-opus4-388}, year = {2010}, abstract = {The world of labour has undergone tremendous changes throughout the last years. Globalisation, de-industrialisation and the constant change of labour environments are posing challenges to labour markets. Schlossplatz3 discusses a number of these challenges and will show different angles of how "The Future of Labour" can be incorporated in policy discourse and policy-making.}, language = {en} } @incollection{HasselPohlmann, author = {Hassel, Anke and Pohlmann, Christoph}, title = {Market and state in European social democracy : contours of a Progressive economic and social policy for the 21st century}, series = {Market and state in European social democracy : progressive perspectives on developing a social and sustainable market model}, booktitle = {Market and state in European social democracy : progressive perspectives on developing a social and sustainable market model}, publisher = {Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-86872-386-1}, pages = {3 -- 7}, language = {en} } @incollection{Hassel, author = {Hassel, Anke}, title = {Multi-level governance and organized interests}, series = {Handbook on multi-level governance}, booktitle = {Handbook on multi-level governance}, publisher = {Elgar}, address = {Cheltenham [u.a.]}, isbn = {978-1-84980-629-9}, pages = {153 -- 168}, language = {en} }