Youth idleness in Eastern Europe and Central Asia before and after the 2009 crisis

Joseph Mauro and Sophie Mitra

Applied Economics, 2020, vol. 52, issue 15, 1634-1655

Abstract: Youth idleness is a significant problem in many countries, including in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECA) where it has rarely been studied. Labour market and education policies need to be based on a strong knowledge base on the Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) population. This paper uses micro-level data from the early 2000s through 2011 to fill knowledge gaps. NEET rates for different age intervals, gender and educational attainment are investigated for the ECA region and countries within. We find that the NEET rate in ECA was declining prior to the 2009 crisis and increased afterwards, with a more pronounced impact on males. Our findings reveal considerable heterogeneity across countries likely due to varying demographics, labour market conditions and education policies. Policies on idle youths in this region need to be tailored to varying national situations. This paper also suggests pathways for future research.Abbreviations: NEET: Not in Employment, Education or Training; ECA: Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2019.1677848

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