Labour Markets

As part of its surveillance of countries' economic performance, the OECD reviews labour market developments and assesses how policy can improve the functioning of its market on a regular basis. Over the past years, the OECD has produced a set of country-specific recommendations for reforms in the labour market.

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Germany: Preparing the labour market for future challenges

14-Feb-2012

While past reforms of the labour market contributed to the strong resilience of employment in Germany during the past recession, further reforms are needed to raise labour supply and avoid skill shortages.

The impact of changes in second pension pillars on public finances in Central and Eastern Europe

09-Feb-2012

This paper studies the impact of recent changes in second pension pillars of three Central and Eastern European Countries on the deficit and implicit debt of their full pension systems.

Less income inequality and more growth - Are they compatible?

23-Jan-2012

Less income inequality and more growth - can both be achived? A recent OECD study sheds new light on the link between policies that boost growth and the distribution of income.

Under shock: How to spread macroeconomic risks more fairly

23-Jan-2012

Macroeconomic crises and shocks often cause large and unforeseen income and employment losses. Such losses tend to be unevenly spread across the population, often with the greatest impact on the poor and most vulnerable sections of society.

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