"1. In view of the severe employment crisis in the European industrial countries, the subject of labour market flexibility is increasingly becoming the focus of public attention. Apossible need for flexibility is, however, not only to be seen in the fields of labour costs, working hours and...

"This report examines what factors could support the empirically emerging dynamics of the change in employment forms. The 'regular employment relationship' is frequently criticised as being overregulated, and the solution to the current labour market problems is seen in more flexibility...