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The dynamics of training programs for the unemployed
Osikominu, Aderonke - In: IZA World of Labor (2016)
Time plays an important role in both the design and interpretation of evaluation studies of training programs. While … the start and duration of a training program are closely linked to the evolution of job opportunities, the impact of … training programs in the short and longer term changes over time. Neglecting these “dynamics” could lead to an unduly negative …
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The dynamics of training programs for the unemployed
Osikominu, Aderonke - In: IZA World of Labor (2021)
Time plays an important role in both the design and interpretation of evaluation studies of training programs. While … the start and duration of a training program are closely linked to the evolution of job opportunities, the impact of … training programs in the short and longer term changes over time. Neglecting these "dynamics" could lead to an unduly negative …
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How to minimize lock-in effects of programs for unemployed workers
Wunsch, Conny - In: IZA World of Labor (2016)
Activation programs, such as job search assistance, training, or work experience programs for unemployed workers …
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Unemployment benefits and job match quality
Tatsiramos, Konstantinos - In: IZA World of Labor (2014)
Unemployment insurance schemes face a well-known trade-off between providing income support to those out of work and reducing their incentive to look for work. This trade-off between benefits and incentives is central to the public debate about extending benefit periods during the recent...
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Do case workers help the unemployed?
Rosholm, Michael - In: IZA World of Labor (2014)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries spend, on average, an equivalent of 0.4% of their gross domestic product on active and passive labor market policies. This is a non-negligible sum, especially in times of strained government budgets. Meetings with case workers -...
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Should severance pay be consistent for all workers?
Pérez, J. Ignacio García - In: IZA World of Labor (2015)
The trend towards labor market flexibility in Europe has typically involved introducing legislation that makes it easier for firms to issue temporary contracts with low firing costs, while not changing the level of protection that is in place for permanent jobs. This has created a strong...
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The labor market in Ireland, 2000-2016
Bergin, Adele; Kelly, Elish - In: IZA World of Labor (2018)
Ireland was hit particularly hard by the global financial crisis, with severe impacts on the labor market. The unemployment rate increased dramatically, and the labor force participation rate declined by four percentage points between 2007 and 2012. Outward migration re-emerged as a safety valve...
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The labor market in Ireland, 2000-2018
Bergin, Adele; Kelly, Elish; Redmond, Paul - In: IZA World of Labor (2020)
Ireland was hit particularly hard by the global financial crisis, with severe impacts on the labor market. Between 2007 and 2013, the unemployment rate increased dramatically, from 5% to 15.5%, and the labor force participation rate declined by almost five percentage points between 2007 and...
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Job search monitoring and assistance for the unemployed
Marinescu, Ioana E. - In: IZA World of Labor (2017)
In many countries, reducing unemployment is among the most important policy goals. In this context, monitoring job search by the unemployed and providing job search assistance can play a crucial role. However, more and more stringent monitoring and sanctions are not a panacea. Policymakers must...
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Unemployment benefits and job match quality
Tatsiramos, Konstantinos - In: IZA World of Labor (2014) July, pp. 1-10
Unemployment insurance schemes face a well-known trade-off between providing income support to those out of work and reducing their incentive to look for work. This trade-off between benefits and incentives is central to the public debate about extending benefit periods during the recent...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010884428