The gradual transformation of continental European labor markets
Subtitle: France and Germany compared
By: by Werner Eichhorst.
Series: Discussion paper -- no. 2675; Discussion paper (Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit : Online) -- no. 2675
Publisher: IZA
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Bonn, Germany
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Labor market -- France.; Labor market -- Germany.; Manpower policy -- France.; Manpower policy -- Germany.
Description: "Germany and France are both Continental European welfare states with severe labor market problems such as low employment and high and persistent unemployment which can be explained by labor market institutions that inhibit labor market adaptability. This paper analyzes recent reforms in core areas such as active and passive labor market policies, employment protection and the funding of social policies through taxes and social security contributions in both countries. It shows if and to what extent more favourable conditions for employment growth could be created. The paper identifies the limits of partial reforms in terms of the creation of more efficient labor market institutions although these reforms are highly plausible in politico-economic terms. However, the cumulative effect of sequences of marginal changes leads to a gradual medium-term transformation of both Continental European labor markets"--Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit web site.
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