Malte Lübker
Malte Lübker is an economist affiliated with the Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftlichen Instituts (WSI), known for his expertise in labor economics and wage analysis. He has been vocal about the trends in real wages in Germany, highlighting the challenges posed by inflation and the impact of economic policies on workers’ earnings. Recently, he commented on the significant rise in real wages in 2024, noting that despite this increase, wages are still below 2019 levels, indicating ongoing economic challenges.
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Malte Lübker is a minimum wage expert who discussed the ongoing wage losses despite recent increases.
Mehr als drei Millionen Arbeitslose - erstmals im August seit 15 Jahren - Wirtschaft
Germany· 2025-08-29
Malte Lübker from the WSI commented on the real wage situation in Germany.
Die Reallöhne steigen so deutlich wie seit 17 Jahren nicht: Geht das so weiter? - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-02-26
Malte Lübker from the trade union-affiliated Economic and Social Science Institute (WSI) commented on the real wage situation.
Die Reallöhne steigen so deutlich wie seit 17 Jahren nicht - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-02-26