France and Germany are two polar cases in the European debate about rising youth unemployment. Similar to what can be … observed in Southern European countries, a “lost generation” may arise in France. In stark contrast, youth unemployment has …-term oriented policies do not address the core of the problems. Ultimately, the youth unemployment disease in France and in other …

gain experience when employed. Experienced workers have higher average productivity and lower job finding and separation … because they interact with a worker's ability to gain job experience. The increase in minimum wages between 2007 and 2009 can … wages can also help explain the high rates of youth unemployment in France compared to the United States. …