Rising Youth Unemployment During The Crisis

Abstract

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Youth prospects in a time of economic recession

“…Besides a considerable fall in asset prices there have been increases in unemployment and financial hardship (Scarpetta et al 2010). In particular, the crisis has hit the young population very hard.…”

OECD Skills Strategy Diagnostic Report: Spain 2015

“…Low-qualified and low-skilled youth are at a particular disadvantage in the current labour market as they lack both marketable skills and prior work experience. They may also lack the necessary foundation skills needed for further participation and success in lifelong learning (Scarpetta, Sonnet and Manfredi, 2010). Some groups within the youth population, such as women and youth with an immigrant background, face additional barriers to their integration into the labour market (OECD 2015c).…”

The Mechanics of a Strong Euro Area

“…4 Many studies confirm this relationship for overall unemployment, but research on youth is less common. Some authors highlight the sensitivity of youth unemployment to the business cycle (OECD 2006;Scarpetta 1996;Scarpetta, Sonnet, and Manfredi 2010;European Commission 2013a).…”