Theme: Analysis of the contribution of the CAP to European rural employment – past, present and future. Topics: - Maintenance/creation of employment in rural areas, - The impact of CAP on agricultural and rural employment, - Methodological and data issues.

With unemployment rising and potential growth faltering, labor market reform has become more necessary than ever in OECD countries. Divergences remain however vivid regarding the direction of reforms: Which labor contracts? What role for labor taxation? Which minimum wages? What role for labor...