Amidst soaring youth unemployment rates, exploring avenues to integrate young people into the labor market is imperative. This paper delves into the potential of youth entrepreneurship as a solution, analyzing its societal, economic, and individual benefits. With a comprehensive examination of the European landscape, it highlights the underutilized potential of young entrepreneurs and the societal gains from their ventures. Through a critical evaluation of existing programs and interventions, the paper uncovers the challenges and opportunities in fostering youth entrepreneurship. By scrutinizing policy impacts and evaluating intervention effectiveness, it offers insights to policymakers striving to tackle youth unemployment and harness the entrepreneurial aspirations of the next generation.
Youth entrepreneurship
Working paper
OECD Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Papers

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