reforms is positively associated with the unemployment rate, the simultaneous implementation of fiscal consolidation measures … unemployment rate in the short run when they are approved during contractionary periods-while they have a non-significant effect …

and restrictions on fixed‐term contracts; (2) unemployment benefit generosity and coverage; and (3) the intensity of … active labor market policies. The paper provides an overview of reform patterns and tries to assess whether and to what … unemployment benefits and access to ALMPs. In particular, we will provide some evidence on potential changes in hirings on …

and restrictions on fixed-term contracts; (2) unemployment benefit generosity and coverage; and (3) the intensity of … active labor market policies. The paper provides an overview of reform patterns and tries to assess whether and to what … provision of unemployment benefits and access to ALMPs. In particular, we will provide some evidence on potential changes in …

reducing the generosity of unemployment benefits decreases wages, fosters employment and augments competitiveness as well as …

-country reform database on labour market reforms with matched firmbank data for nine euro area countries over the period 1999 to 2013 …

accept a less demanding traditional job. Unemployment arises from job separation in the declining sector and difficulties in …) a wage subsidy to re-employed workers; (iii) unemployment insurance; (iv) moderate job protection; and (v) active labor …