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The IAB makes the results of its research and its scientifically-based recommendations for action for policy-makers and practitioners accessible to different target groups through a wide range of publications.

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How working from home is reshaping Germany’s commuting and residential landscapes

Coskun, S., Dauth, W., Gartner, H., Stops, M. & Weber, E. (2026): How working from home is reshaping Germany’s commuting and residential landscapes. In: IAB-Forum No. 09.09.2026. DOI:10.48720/IAB.FOO.20260909.02
Spatial disparities in hiring problems: The role of firm characteristics, job features, and search channels

Fuchs, M., Niebuhr, A., Peters, J. & Sieglen, G. (2026): Spatial disparities in hiring problems: The role of firm characteristics, job features, and search channels. In: Papers in Regional Science, Vol. 105, No. 5. DOI:10.1016/j.pirs.2026.100170
Labor Market and Family: Expansion of Childcare Substantially Increases Mothers’ Labor Market Participation

Duletzki, L. (2026): Arbeitsmarkt und Familie: Ausbau der Kinderbetreuung erhöht die Erwerbstätigkeit von Müttern deutlich. (IAB-Kurzbericht 15/2026), Nürnberg, 7 p. DOI:10.48720/IAB.KB.2615
Do Attitudes Toward Work Moderate Unemployment-Related Changes in Subjective Well-Being and Depression?

Tomova, A., Lawes, M., Hetschko, C., Schöb, R., Stephan, G. & Eid, M. (2026): Do Attitudes Toward Work Moderate Unemployment-Related Changes in Subjective Well-Being and Depression? In: Journal of Wellbeing Economics, p. 1-20. DOI:10.1177/29782244261480299
Collective Bargaining in Germany: Trends and Challenges

Bellmann, L., Dustmann, C. & Fitzenberger, B. (2026): Collective Bargaining in Germany: Trends and Challenges. In: Industrial Relations, p. 1-18. DOI:10.1111/irel.70043
Global, regional, and national prevalence of second-hand smoke and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

GBD 2023, S.; Sakshaug, J. (sonst. bet. Pers.) (2026): Global, regional, and national prevalence of second-hand smoke and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. In: The Lancet Public Health, Vol. 11, No. 10, p. e767-e785. DOI:10.1016/S2468-2667(26)00168-4
Der IAB-Lohnmonitor liefert wichtige Basisfakten zur Verteilungssdebatte

Gartner, H. & Weber, E. (2026): Der IAB-Lohnmonitor liefert wichtige Basisfakten zur Verteilungssdebatte. In: IAB-Forum No. 04.09.2026. DOI:10.48720/IAB.FOO.20260904.01
Do caring fathers earn less? Earnings consequences of fathers’ parental leave use

Frodermann, C., Bächmann, A. & Filser, A. (2026): Do caring fathers earn less? Earnings consequences of fathers’ parental leave use. In: Social forces. DOI:10.1093/sf/soag126
IAB-Stellenerhebung 2/2026: Fast drei von vier Bewerbungen sind aus betrieblicher Sicht ungeeignet

Kubis, A. (2026): IAB-Stellenerhebung 2/2026: Fast drei von vier Bewerbungen sind aus betrieblicher Sicht ungeeignet. In: IAB-Forum No. 03.09.2026. DOI:10.48720.IAB.FOO.20260903.01
Immigration monitor August

Brücker, H., Hauptmann, A. & Keita, S. (2026): Zuwanderungsmonitor August. (Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung. Aktuelle Daten und Indikatoren), Nürnberg, 8 p. DOI:10.48720/IAB.ZM.2608
Nonresponse in Web Surveys: A Deeper Look into Education Bias

Distler, C., Coban, M. & Trappmann, M. (2026): Nonresponse in Web Surveys: A Deeper Look into Education Bias. In: Journal of survey statistics and methodology. DOI:10.1093/jssam/smag031
The Returns to International Migration in a Free Mobility Setting: Evidence from Austria and Germany

Weber, A., Card, D., Dauth, W., Frimmel, W., Schmieder, J. & Winter-Ebmer, R. (2026): The Returns to International Migration in a Free Mobility Setting: Evidence from Austria and Germany. (NBER working paper / National Bureau of Economic Research 35774), Cambridge, Mass, 76 p. DOI:10.3386/w35774
Measuring the composition and availability of human resources for health by sex in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2023, and workforce gaps for universal health coverage: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

GBD 2023, H.; Sakshaug, J. (sonst. bet. Pers.) (2026): Measuring the composition and availability of human resources for health by sex in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2023, and workforce gaps for universal health coverage: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. In: The Lancet Public Health, Vol. 11, No. 9, p. e604-e629. DOI:10.1016/S2468-2667(26)00145-3
Global and regional progress towards reduced burden of oral conditions between 2019 and 2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

GBD 2023, O.; Sakshaug, J. (sonst. bet. Pers.) (2026): Global and regional progress towards reduced burden of oral conditions between 2019 and 2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. In: The Lancet Public Health, Vol. 11, No. 9, p. e630-e641. DOI:10.1016/S2468-2667(26)00143-X
Förderinstrument „Teilhabe am Arbeitsmarkt“: 81 Prozent der Geförderten, die vom Betrieb übernommen werden, wurden über die maximale Dauer gefördert

Bömmel, N., Kasrin, Z. & Wenzig, C. (2026): Förderinstrument „Teilhabe am Arbeitsmarkt“: 81 Prozent der Geförderten, die vom Betrieb übernommen werden, wurden über die maximale Dauer gefördert. In: IAB-Forum – Grafik aktuell No. 31.08.2026. DOI:10.48720/IAB.FOO.GA.20260831.01
Einschätzung des IAB zur wirtschaftlichen Lage - August 2026

Gartner, H. & Weber, E. (2026): Einschätzung des IAB zur wirtschaftlichen Lage - August 2026. In: IAB-Forum No. 28.08.2026. DOI:10.48720/IAB.FOO.20260828.01
Wunschberuf Wissenschaftsübersetzerin: zu Besuch bei einer Nachwuchsredakteurin (Porträt)

Keitel, C.; Mauer, J. (porträtierte Person) (2026): Wunschberuf Wissenschaftsübersetzerin: zu Besuch bei einer Nachwuchsredakteurin (Porträt). In: IAB-Forum No. 24.08.2026. DOI:10.48720/IAB.FOO.20260826.01
The postdoc paradox: causes and manifestations

König, J. & Otto, A. (2026): The postdoc paradox: causes and manifestations. In: European Journal of Higher Education, p. 1-25. DOI:10.1080/21568235.2026.2718899
Beyond the Disruption: Medium- and Long-Term Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Well-Being

Collischon, M., Kroh, J. & Patzina, A. (2026): Beyond the Disruption: Medium- and Long-Term Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Well-Being. In: Social indicators research, Vol. 184, No. 2. DOI:10.1007/s11205-026-03927-4
Qualitative-interpretive methods in social policy implementation research

Köppen, M. (2026): Qualitative-interpretive methods in social policy implementation research. In: T. Klenk & L. Lahat (Eds.) (2026): Handbook of Social Policy Implementation, p. 284-299.