Values and labor force participation in the Nordic countries

Axel Hall and Gylfi Zoega

No 2014-11, Economics Discussion Papers from Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel)

Abstract: The Nordic countries are known for their success in combining an extensive welfare state with high labor force participation. This is explained by the origins of their welfare states that can be traced to a unique set of values and beliefs that emphasize the right of women to participate in the labor market. These values are currently shared by individuals born in other European countries of Nordic parents. Some possible causal explanations are proposed.

Keywords: employment; taxes; values; beliefs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J21 J22 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-eur, nep-lab and nep-lma
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