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We study the evolution of sectoral employment and labour cost in 11 European countries over the last two decades. Our … countries and industries in employment growth, whereas country-specific effects are more important in the analysis of labour … employment. We pay special attention to Spain, a country that has experienced a high persistent unemployment rate, and show that …
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This paper investigates the impact of innovation on employment using a panel of UK manufacturing firms and a headcount … bargains. Innovation is found to have positive effect on company employment raising it by 9--12% in the short run and up to 40 … higher employment growth from new products and processes. …
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The paper uses BHPS waves 1–5 (1991–5) to compare paid work participation rates of men and women. Year-on-year persistence in paid work propensities is high, but greater for men than women. Non-work persistence is higher for women. Using panel data probit regression models, the paper also...
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