The non-metallic materials sector covers a broad range of industries which are all involved in the processing of natural resources (e.g. silica sand, clay, natural stone and rock) into marketable products. Overall employment in the EU in the non-metallic materials sector amounted to 1.62 million...

The chemicals industry is a major contributor to the EU economy in terms of output, value-added, employment, and (net) exports. The sector supplies products to almost all downstream industry sectors and is an important engine for innovation for the wider economy. It plays a key role in...

The transport sector is one of the most important sectors for the European economy. Its importance stems not only from its size - which is estimated to be € 803 billion or 6.6% of European GDP in 2007 - but also from the fact that it plays a crucial role in connecting other economic actors...

Total employment for the sector aggregate Furniture and other industries amounted to 2,007,000 persons in 2006 in the EU. Almost three-fourth of employment was concentrated in the furniture sector. The jewellery sector accounted for 6% of total employment. Two-third of employment in furniture is...

This report presents the final results of the study Comprehensive analysis of emerging competences and economic activities in the European Union in the health and social services sector. The report is part of a series of sixteen future-oriented sector studies on innovation, skills and jobs under...

Total employment in the printing, publishing, and recorded media industry in 2006 amounted to 1.91 million jobs, which is equivalent to 0.87% of overall EU employment and 5.54% of EU manufacturing employment. The printing and publishing sector is a fairly important sector in terms for employment...

Sunday shop opening is deregulated to the municipal level in the Netherlands. Despite positive effects on economic growth and employment, many municipalities restrict Sunday shop opening. Based on 2003 data we show that diverse local characteristics, like the size of municipalities and religious...

See also the article 'Religion and income: heterogeneity between countries' in the <I>Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization</I>, 74, 12-29.<P> This paper tests whether the behaviour of households in different countries is homogeneous with respect to the influence of religion on income. The...</p></i>