The great recession, the crisis in the euro area and various (geo-) political tensions have increased the interest in the effects of uncertainty on economic cycles. How can uncertainty be measured? How does it affect the plans and decisions of businesses and consumers? Especially investment and...

Topics: - The overall picture: Flexible labour markets and the role of social security - The coverage gap: Informal labour markets in the developing world - Reconciling social security and labour market flexibility - The prevailing focus on work: Making social security more employment-friendly -...