economic crisis that began in 2008. It starts from the observation that the decline in employment and rise in unemployment in … further dualization of labour markets given that risks are allocated unequally across types of employment …

variables). Besides institutional variables influencing external numerical flexibility (employment protection, unemployment …

Germany and France are both Continental European welfare states with severe labor marketproblems such as low employment …

employment and high and persistent unemployment which can be explained by labor market institutions that inhibit labor market … adaptability. This paper analyzes recent reforms in core areas such as active and passive labor market policies, employment … to what extent more favourable conditions for employment growth could be created. The paper identifies the limits of …

reform trajectories in a diverse group of European countries that are characterised by a high share of temporary employment … of employment regulation are characterised by much more dynamism than one would expect based on the experiences of the …

, including labor market segmentation. This particularly concerns reforms in: (1) employment protection, i.e. dismissal protection …

This paper provides an overview of the employment situation of young and old workers in the EU Member States, setting … out the most recent development during the crisis and dealing with policies implemented to promote the employment of both … groups. However, the responsibility for employment policies still predominantly lies within Member States of the European …