been met by in–flows of cross–border workers and, to a lesser extent, immigration. Unemployment has remained low compared …

The financial crisis has resulted in a substantial increase in unemployment in the OECD. This paper shows that this … increase has reversed the reduction in structural unemployment which has been estimated to have occurred in most OECD countries … since the late 1990s. Structural unemployment is defined as a time-varying NAIRU derived from the information contained in a …

Switzerland has a well-functioning labour market with low unemployment, a highly skilled workforce and well-paid jobs …-existing challenges. The already sizeable gender pay gap risks widening, and older workers face a higher risk of long-term unemployment …

market remain severe. Unemployment duration is still extremely high, and many have withdrawn from the labour market … high long-term unemployment and weak labour market participation could evolve into structural problems. Greater emphasis …