lead to substantially various reform programs in particular countries due to the heterogeneous political pressure of the …

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 …

Many countries suffer from persistently high unemployment rates. The scope for labour market reforms is often limited …