Recent Trends in Youth Labour Markets and Youth Employment Policy in Europe and Central Asia

Niall O’Higgins ()
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Niall O’Higgins: CELPE and DISES, Università degli Studi di Salerno
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Abstract: This paper discusses the nature and characteristics of the youth labour market in Europe and Central Asia. The central concern is with the policy response to the substantial youth unemploymen problem emerging with the transition to the market in Central & Eastern Europe and Central Asia (CEECA). After looking at general trends in youth labour markets, in particular the impact of the recessions and the rapid industrial restructuring which accompanied transition, the paper outlines recent developments in youth employment policy at national and international levels and reviews findings on the contributions of policy to both improving youth employment prospects (education and ALMP) and, potentially, reducing them (minimum wages and employment protection legislation).

Keywords: Transition; Youth employment; ALMP (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J13 J23 P27 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004-12
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