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Migration as an adjustment mechanism in the crisis? : a comparison of Europe and the United States

Jauer, Julia; Liebig, Thomas; Martin, John P.; Puhani, … - 2014

The question of whether migration can be an equilibrating force in the labour market is an important criterion for an … new light on this question by comparing pre- and post-crisis migration movements at the regional level in both Europe and … the United States, and their association with asymmetric labour market shocks. We find that recent migration flows have …

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Raising the mobility of thirdcountry nationals in the EU : effects from naturalisation and long-term resident status

Poeschel, Friedrich - 2016

This paper is part of the joint project between the Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs of the European … Commission and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs on “Review of Labour Migration Policy in Europe … migration in June 2015. The functioning of labour markets in the European Union can benefit if third-country nationals become …

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Changes in family policies and outcomes : is there convergence?

Adema, Willem; Ali, Nabil; Thévenon, Olivier - 2014

structure such as life expectancy and fertility rates are becoming more similar across countries as are marriage and divorce …

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LGBTI in OECD countries : a review

Valfort, Marie-Anne - 2017

This paper presents an overview of the socio-economic situation of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people (LGBTI), primarily in OECD countries. After investigating the size of this population, the paper zooms in on attitudes toward LGBTI, LGBTI rights and perceived...

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Structural inequality : the case of Sweden

Robling, Olof; Pareliussen, Jon Kristian - 2017

Structural trends not directly related to labour market functioning and redistribution have made a sizeable contribution to inequality and poverty in Sweden, but occupy only limited space in the income inequality debate. To fill this gap, we put a quarter of a century of rising inequality in...

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Improving the labour market integration of immigrants in Belgium

Pina, Álvaro Manuel; Corluy, Vincent; Verbist, Gerlinde - 2015

Immigrants make up one fifth of the Belgian working age population, but their labour market integration is poor. Employment rates of non-EU immigrants, in particular, are very low, and the problem extends to their native-born offspring. Further, with more precarious jobs and lower wages,...

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Skill mismatch and public policy in OECD countries

McGowan, Muge Adalet; Andrews, Dan - 2015

This paper explores the relationship between skill mismatch and public policies using micro data for 22 OECD countries from the recent OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC). Results suggest that differences in skill mismatch across countries are related to differences in public policies. After...

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Spurring growth in lagging regions in Slovak Republic

Demmou, Lilas; Haluš, Martin; Machlica, Gabriel; … - 2015

Regional inequality in Slovakia is among the highest in the OECD and is increasing. The main reason for regional disparity is the combination of low economic growth and job creation in the eastern and central part of the country and insufficient labour mobility to the west, in particular by...

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Skills and inclusive growth in Sweden

Pareliussen, Jon K.; Bussi, Margherita; André, Christophe - 2015

A highly skilled workforce is crucial to sustain competitiveness and contain the rise in income inequality. Recent surveys of adult skills and educational performance suggest that younger cohorts are doing less well than their predecessors. Many immigrants struggle both in school and in the...

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Sustaining the economic expansion in New Zealand

Luu, Corinne - 2015

The NZ economy has performed well over the past few years, having achieved relatively strong GDP and employment growth. However, some constraints to sustaining this momentum beyond the short term are emerging in the fields of skills, housing and urban infrastructure. Skills shortages have risen...

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