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Published Online: Nov 24, 2023
Page range: 727 - 727
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/wd-2023-0201
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In Germany, access to economic and social science research data lags behind international standards. A survey among the members of the Verein für Socialpolitik yielded grave dissatisfaction with the status quo. The six contributions in this collection of articles summarise the demands spelled out in more detailed position papers. It is important to change legislation and to facilitate improved research data access.