transfer effect of social programs; and, fourth, it looks at some special issues that impact on poverty, namely unemployment …, and the problems of indigenous peoples. Given the relatively high levels of unemployment, the persistence in educational … as well, further labor code, and unemployment insurance system reforms; efforts to consolidate, and intensify the quality …

Unemployment, especially youth unemployment, is a serious problem for the Republic of Congo. Despite the economic … recovery and political stabilization in the last decade, insufficient employment has been created, leading to high unemployment …

working on labor market, unemployment benefit, and pension issues; economic policy reform; poverty reduction; and social …

"The paper tests three hypotheses about the causes of unemployment in the Central-East European transition economies … and in a benchmark market economy (Western part of Germany). The first hypothesis (H1) is that unemployment is caused by … inefficient matching. Hypothesis 2 (H2) is that unemployment is caused by low demand. Hypothesis 3 (H3) is that restructuring is …

fluctuations and extreme output events (crises) on unemployment, poverty, and inequality. The authors find robust evidence that …