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Youth Unemployment
Youth Unemployment in Europe
Youth unemployment has been increasing in the European Union and it is rather a sensitive topic, bearing high economic cost due to the deteriorating effect of unemployment spells on human capital, high social benefits to be paid, but also high social cost, as for example increasing crime (Bell and Blanchflower, 2010).Youth unemployment rate reached dramatically … Continue reading
Europe / Addressing youth employability
A Conference on Employability of young people by the Consultative Commission on Industrial Change, European Economic and Social Committee Continue reading
Youth Unemployment Rates around the world / A chart
“Youth unemployment rates were more than double total unemployment rates in most selected countries and more than triple the total unemployment rate in Italy. This has implications for lifetime income, lifetime savings, as well as related social implications at the aggregate level.” Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at via Total Vs. … Continue reading
After the Arab Spring / Youth unemployment still the most urgent challenge
Across the region, economic growth has fallen since 2011. In Egypt, Syria and Tunisia, and to a lesser extent, Lebanon, it happened mainly as a result of political instability. Since young people occupied Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt’s economy, the region’s largest, has shrunk by 7% and exports have fallen by around 40%, while the … Continue reading
Youth Unemployment in US and all over the place
At their October meeting, assembled European trade leaders got a stern warning from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. She told them, “Youth unemployment is a time bomb.” Continue reading
Youth unemployment in Europe / An IPPR report
The nature of youth transitions is diverse across different European countries, and is not only affected by short-term changes in the economy such as those experienced in the last five years Continue reading
Young in US / Mobility hits 50-year low
U.S. mobility for young adults has fallen to the lowest level in more than 50 years as cash-strapped 20-somethings shun home-buying and refrain from major moves in a weak job market Continue reading
Young in Europe / The most educated generation ever
A youth unemployment conference with European heads-of-state to be held in Paris on November 12 and debated at a major youth forum in Strasbourg in May 2014 Continue reading
Youth unemployment in Europe / A ‘holistic’ approach is needed says the Youth Forum
A successful approach to youth unemployment requires a concerted, long-term effort that joins the forces of the public and private sectors, writes Giuseppe Porcaro Continue reading
Youth unemployment around the world – Infographic
The lack of employment opportunities available to youth has become a global issue that could threaten the economic growth of several countries for years Continue reading
Europe / A Scorecard to Help Tackle Unemployment Crisis
The European Union on Wednesday proposed a scorecard to help national authorities remedy emerging social problems and a lack of jobs—part of a push led by Germany to dispel accusations the bloc has done little to defuse the region’s festering unemployment crisis Continue reading
Europe / Youth Unemployment: A Map
This map from Reuters shows the current levels for the crisis in Europe Continue reading
UK / PM Cameron: People under 25 should be forced to “earn or learn”, not be able to claim welfare
British Prime Minister David Cameron said jobless people under the age of 25 should not be allowed to claim unemployment benefits as he signaled a crackdown on welfare payments Continue reading
Youth unemployment / Using data analytics to help the young jobless
Using a software to analyse structured data such as educational records, to build a statistical model that could predict the likelihood of a young person falling into unemployment after leaving education Continue reading
Ireland / Coalition told to act on jobs by OECD
The Government is facing renewed international pressure to do more to tackle the jobs crisis and boost economic growth Continue reading
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