Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/60332 
Year of Publication: 
2012
Series/Report no.: 
Kiel Working Paper No. 1785
Publisher: 
Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), Kiel
Abstract: 
This paper provides a new perspective in classifying ALMPs depending on their main objective, also in light of their relevance and cost-effectiveness during normal times, during a crisis, and during recovery. We distinguish ALMPs that provide incentives for retaining employment, incentives for creating employment, incentives for seeking and keeping a job, incentives for human capital enhancement, and improved labor market matching. We will discuss their direct and indirect effects determining their cost- effectiveness as well as to provide examples which may provide lessons to learn for transition and developing countries. This paper provides a systematic overview of how, why, when and to what extent specific policies are effective.
Subjects: 
active labor market programs
short work
subsidies
training
workfare
activation
sanctions
job search assistance
intermediation
counselling
cost- effectiveness
JEL: 
J08
J22
J23
J38
E24
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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