scholarly journals Tying Up the Loose Ends: The Determinants of Active Labour Market Policy in the Western Countries 1985-2013

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Ari-Matti Naatanen
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Union Density ◽  
Labour Market Policy ◽  
Economic Crises ◽  
Active Labour Market Policy ◽  
Market Policy ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Active Labour ◽  
The Impact

Knowledge on the determinants of Active Labour Market Policy (ALMP) spending accumulated during the 2000s. Despite these advances, the current research lacks a systematic approach to the relevant determinants. This article fills the research gaps by analysing simultaneously the 14 most frequently used determinants for the first time. In addition to these variables, this study introduces a new factor, namely the impact of economic crises. Through the analysis of the longest data period yet investigated of 20 Western countries and a comparison of methodological alternatives, this study both challenges and reinforces previous findings, as well as produces new ones. For example, it is the first investigation to reveal the positive effect of government indebtedness and economic crises on ALMP expenditure. However, the rivalry between the “usual suspects” continues, as the negative effects of budget deficits, foreign trade, and population ageing, and the positive effects of trade union density and GDP growth, were rediscovered in this analysis.

Delivering active labour market policy through vouchers: experiences with training vouchers in Germany

2005 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Bruttel
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Public Management ◽  
New Public Management ◽  
Policy Coordination ◽  
Labour Market Policy ◽  
Active Labour Market Policy ◽  
Market Policy ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
New Public ◽  
Active Labour

In recent years, new public management has reached public employment services. This article analyses the use of training vouchers for jobseekers in Germany as a means of delivering active labour market policy. While vouchers are familiar in other fields of public services, the approach is completely novel in active labour market policy. The article contrasts the proclaimed advantages of vouchers in general (i.e. jobseeker choice and provider competition) with the problems of training vouchers in particular. Initial evidence suggests that information asymmetries, a lack of providers in certain areas and restricted opportunities for policy coordination are obstacles to full achievement of the positive effects hoped for by proponents of the training voucher. The article concludes that improving the existing contracting-out system may have been a better path to higher efficiency.

The Danish Labour Market Model

2020 ◽  
pp. 558-576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laust Høgedahl
Keyword(s):  
Collective Bargaining ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Union Density ◽  
Market Model ◽  
Market Regulation ◽  
Labour Market Policy ◽  
Active Labour Market Policy ◽  
Market Policy ◽  
Active Labour

The Danish labour market model is renowned for combining a high degree of flexibility for employers and security for workers. In addition, the labour market parties (trade unions and employer organizations) have a long tradition of conducting collective bargaining to regulate key elements such as wages and working conditions. Since collective agreements cover important components of labour market regulation, Danish labour market policy has been focused on correcting imperfections in the labour market through an active labour market policy. However, since the new millennium, a number of policy changes have created a significant impact on the Danish labour market model, especially in terms of eroding the security elements of the model. Additional fundamental changes might also be linked to structural effects such as a decreasing trade union density and declining collective bargaining coverage in some parts of the private sector.

scholarly journals Assessment of the net effect of the active labour market policy in Bulgaria

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-290
Author(s):  
Atanas Atanassov ◽  
Silvia Trifonova
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
The State ◽  
Labour Market Policy ◽  
Working Capacity ◽  
Active Labour Market Policy ◽  
Market Policy ◽  
Active Labour ◽  
The Impact

The assessment of the net effect of active labour market policy contributes to the effective use of public funds in order to achieve optimal results and provide opportunities for future changes in the priority areas of the employment action plans. The paper examines the basic concepts for assessing the net effect of active labour market policy and assesses the net effect of this policy in Bulgaria. In the process of assessing the impact of active labour market policy at the individual level for each program and measure included in the National Employment Action Plan in 2015 and funded from the state budget, the gross effect, deadweight effect, the substitution and displacement effects are estimated. The quasi-experimental design method is applied to assess the net effect of programs and measures on the labour market in Bulgaria. The estimation results demonstrate that the total net effect has the value of 14.5%. The net effect for women is significantly higher than for men. Regarding education, the highest net effect can be seen among those with primary or no education Regarding age, the highest net effect is observed among young people up to 24 years of age. As related to the duration of unemployment, the highest net effect can be seen among long-term unemployed people (over 24 months). In terms of working capacity, the highest net effect is observed among people with reduced working capacity. Regarding the type of settlement, the highest net effect can be seen in rural areas. The paper provides a number of conclusions and recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of active labour market policy and for improving the state of the labour market in Bulgaria. The analysis shows that in Bulgaria it is necessary to maintain the variety of different programs and measures on the labour market, covering different target groups.

Active labour market policy and its outcomes

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 18-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Tisch ◽  
Joachim Wolff
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Labour Market Policy ◽  
Active Labour Market Policy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Market Policy ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Active Labour ◽  
Programme Participation

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of workfare programme participation on self-efficacy, because many studies suggest that sufficient self-efficacy is essential for successful job search in modern labour markets. Design/methodology/approach – The paper analyses an exemplary German workfare programme’ the so-called “One-Euro-Jobs” programme and examines whether participation in this programme improved the self-efficacy of participants. The analyses are based on survey data (Panel Study Labour Market and Social Security) that were combined with administrative records of the Statistics Department of the German Federal Employment Agency to obtain more reliable information on programme participation. To detect causal effects of participation, the authors apply propensity score matching. Findings – The findings show that participants’ self-efficacy, on average, was not improved by programme participation. Also, no well-determined positive effects of programme participation were found when controlling for the individual baseline level of self-efficacy. Practical implications – The findings suggest that workfare programme participation did not fulfil several of the psychological functions of work necessary to enhance participants’ self-efficacy. The authors suggest a two-step approach to enhancing individuals’ self-efficacy and their job-search abilities: in the first step, workfare participation aims to improve employability; in the second step, participants can learn the extent to which they have become ready to work in a regular subsidised job. Originality/value – Various studies examine the effect of workfare programme participation on employment prospects, well-being, health or social participation. Within the discourse on active labour market policy, this paper is the first to study the effect of workfare programme participation on self-efficacy.

scholarly journals Efektywność aktywnej polityki państwa na rynku pracy na przykładzie powiatu kępińskiego

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 87-104
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Godek
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Labour Market Policy ◽  
Active Labour Market Policy ◽  
Unemployment Rates ◽  
Market Policy ◽  
Labour Policy ◽  
Active Labour ◽  
The Impact

The effectiveness of active labour market policy on the example of the Kępno countyThe main goal of the article is to present important role of Active Labour Market Policy. For this purpose, ageneral concept of the role of active labour market policy on labour market is illustrated. It shows which labour policy tools have positive influence on labour market. Moreover, this article presents macroeconomic evidence on the impact of this policy on employment and unemployment rates. It concludes with statement that the usage of Active Labour Market Policy is important to the country development.

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