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The GDR had no unemployment. Although people were protected from being fired for not going to work or not working productively, only 0.1% of work time was lost due to unexcused absences.<ref name=":0" /> | The GDR had no unemployment. Although people were protected from being fired for not going to work or not working productively, only 0.1% of work time was lost due to unexcused absences.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
=== Taxes === | === Taxes === | ||
Income taxes were around 15% but reached 25% for the highest earners | Income taxes were around 15% but reached 25% for the highest earners.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
Taxation rates for businesses were highly progressive and the most profitable businesses paid 90% of their profit in taxes.<ref name=":0" /> Individuals paid up to 10% of their wages to public insurance that covered healthcare and pensions with a maximum rate of 60 Marks per month for workers.<ref name=":4" /> | Taxation rates for businesses were highly progressive and the most profitable businesses paid 90% of their profit in taxes.<ref name=":0" /> Individuals paid up to 10% of their wages to public insurance that covered healthcare and pensions with a maximum rate of 60 Marks per month for workers.<ref name=":4" /> |