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To explore the differences in pay fairness perceptions between employees in eastern and western Germany from 2009 to 2023.

The East–West Gap in Pay Fairness Perceptions Converged Between 2009 and 2023

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Longitudinal analysis reveals a decrease in pay unfairness perceptions among employees in eastern Germany, highlighting positive shifts over time.

To explore the differences in pay fairness perceptions between employees in eastern and western Germany from 2009 to 2023.
Analyzed longitudinal data from the Socio-Economic Panel study
Stratified analyses by wage deciles
Adjusted for individual and structural factors
Initial disparities in pay fairness perceptions, with eastern employees feeling more unfairly compensated
Significant decrease in unfairness perceptions among low-wage eastern employees
Overall convergence driven by both improvements in eastern perceptions and increased unfairness in western perceptions

Adriaans et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Longitudinal analysis reveals a decrease in pay unfairness perceptions among employees in eastern Germany, highlighting positive shifts over time.