IfM-Position Paper
In need of a paradigm shift – Rethinking bureaucracy reduction and regulation policies
Highly complex economies and societies need regulations to ensure their ability to function. These ensure legal and planning certainty and prevent corruption. However, especially in the view of SMEs, the "optimal" level of bureaucracy – which is difficult to determine empirically – seems to be far exceeded by now.
According to a recent study by IfM Bonn (Holz, Icks & Nielen 2023), the bureaucratic burden on companies goes well beyond the statistically measured time and cost expenditures.
Figure of the months
8 out of 10
entrepreneurs see their enjoyment of entrepreneurial activity diminish due to the bureaucratic burden.
Policy Brief "Entrepreneurship in Focus"
Financed maternity benefits for self-employed women?
Self-employed women can voluntarily insure themselves against loss of earnings during the maternity protection period through health insurance.
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