The social costs of unemployment, in terms of unemployment's impact on European citizens' life satisfaction, relate … strongly to unemployment duration. At any level of general joblessness, reducing long-term unemployment is more important than …

This study examines whether the distribution of aggregate unemployment by duration affects individual well-being. Two … distribution of aggregate unemployment by duration on individual well-being. We find significant evidence in favor of both the … remain unemployed for a longer time. At some point, however, both the employed and unemployed adapt to unemployment at the …

also a driver of behavior and life's outcomes? Rich survey data of recent entrants into unemployment in Germany show that a …

Who records the largest drops in life satisfaction when they move into unemployment? Do men experience a larger drop in … unemployment is larger for women than men. The impact of unemployment on life satisfaction is large compared to the drops in life … satisfaction associated with changes in income and disability status. It is found that unemployment is less painful for men in …

, even the probability of returning from unemployment to employment can increase. Gender-specific differences are discussed. …

By using longitudinal data the relation between satisfaction with life and unemployment is analyzed in this study. Data … the effects of voluntary and involuntary unemployment on life satisfaction. (2) Moreover, the intent is to answer the …