Active labor market programs employment gain or fiscal drain?

Alessio Brown and Johannes Köttl
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Johannes Koettl

No 1785, Kiel Working Papers from Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel)

Abstract: This paper provides a new perspective in classifying ALMPs depending on their main objective, also in light of their relevance and cost-effectiveness during normal times, during a crisis, and during recovery. We distinguish ALMPs that provide incentives for retaining employment, incentives for creating employment, incentives for seeking and keeping a job, incentives for human capital enhancement, and improved labor market matching. We will discuss their direct and indirect effects determining their cost- effectiveness as well as to provide examples which may provide lessons to learn for transition and developing countries. This paper provides a systematic overview of how, why, when and to what extent specific policies are effective.

Keywords: active labor market programs; short work; subsidies; training; workfare; activation; sanctions; job search assistance; intermediation; counselling; cost- effectiveness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E24 J08 J22 J23 J38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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Journal Article: Active labor market programs - employment gain or fiscal drain? (2015)
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