This paper analyses the age structure of employment rates across OECD countries with a focus on France. The statistical … dispersion of employment rates across age groups. The “within” component of the 15-29 age group accounts for over half of France … cyclical fluctuations in Spain, Belgium and France. …

nation’s potential output. Boosting employment prospects is also critical, as the country will soon be ageing at a fast pace …. Despite long working hours, labour utilisation is only average due to structurally low employment rates, particularly at both … ends of the age spectrum, with some marked regional differences. The female employment rate is especially low, in part due …