UID:
edoccha_9958072880302883
Format:
1 online resource (31 p.)
ISBN:
1-4843-9138-1
,
1-4843-9109-8
,
1-4843-9244-2
Series Statement:
IMF Working Papers
Content:
Labor markets in the Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia) are characterized by some of the highest unemployment and low employment rates in Europe. We analyze the poor labor market outcomes in these countries by comparison with the New Member States of the European Union and advanced European economies. Our findings suggest that long-lasting labor market weaknesses in the Western Balkans have structural roots: the institutional setup of the labor markets, labor cost factors, and especially the unfinished transition process. Finally, we offer policy recommendations for boosting job creation.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
,
Cover; Contents; I. Introduction; II. How Do Balkan Labor Markets Compare with Others in Europe?; Figures; 1. Selected Labor Market Indicators, 2006-2012; III. Diagnostics: Causes of Poor Labor Market Performance; 2. Youth and Long-Term Unemployment, 2006-2012:Q3; A. Institutional Rigidities in Labor Markets; 3. GDP Growth and Changes in Unemployment, 1993-2011; 4. Size and Duration of Unemployment Benefits; 5. Social Assistance Spending and Targeting; 6. Employment Protection; B. Are Labor Costs Too High?; 7. Unit Labor Costs and Nominal Wages, 2004-2011; 8. Unemployment and Wages
,
9. Minimum Wage and Tax WedgeC. Structural Hurdles from Unfinished Transition to Market Economies; 10. Business Environment, FDI and Unemployment; 11. Gross Value Added by Sector, 2011; 12. Labor Migration and Brain Drain; IV. Summary and Policy Implications; 13. Remittances and Labor Market Performance, 2011; 14. Cross-Country Heat Map; V. References; Appendices; I. Countries Referenced in the Paper and their Abbreviations; II. Underlying Data and Ranking Methodology Used in the Heat Map
,
English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-4843-9103-9
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-322-18091-1
Language:
English
Bookmarklink