Labor Markets and Social Security: Wage Costs, Social Security Financing and Labor Market Reforms in Europe

Facing the globalization of economic relations and the challenge of NICs and eastern Europe, employment in most EU countries has stagnated. The focus here is upon labor market rules, unemployment dynamics, structural change and aspects of the social security system. Theoretical and empirical aspects...

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Other Authors: Addison, John T. (Editor), Welfens, Paul J.J (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1998
Edition:1st ed. 1998
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Online Access:DE-634
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Summary:Facing the globalization of economic relations and the challenge of NICs and eastern Europe, employment in most EU countries has stagnated. The focus here is upon labor market rules, unemployment dynamics, structural change and aspects of the social security system. Theoretical and empirical aspects as well as policy issues are discussed. Also addressed are matters related to monetary union that could compound labor market problems. Options for reforming labor markets and social security systems are considered throughout
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (IX, 405 p. 14 illus)
ISBN:9783662035993
DOI:10.1007/978-3-662-03599-3

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