in the Europe 2020 strategy and one of the five benchmarks of the strategic framework for European cooperation in … and school resources – as well as more targeted policies. While our focus is mainly on Europe, we also consider important …

13.7 percent premium over laterborns in their wage at labour market entry. However, this advantage is short lived, and … disappears by age 30, between 10 and 15 years after labour market entry. While firstborns start with a better match, partly …

had different effects in Central / Northern Europe (Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands and Sweden) and in Mediterranean … Europe (Italy and Spain). In the North, transitions into bridge jobs have increased, with no significant effect on …

to labour market shocks. Our estimates suggest that, if all measured population changes in Europe were due to migration …The question of whether migration can be an equilibrating force in the labour market is an important criterion for an … optimal currency area. It is of particular interest currently in the context of high and rising levels of labour market …

supply elasticities for Western Europe and the US. We also investigate the relative contribution of different methodological … explain larger elasticities in older studies (i.e. an increase in female labor market attachment over time and a switch from …, both in the US and in Europe. …

empirical sketch on to what extent Europe has already succeeded with respect to this ambitious goal. The result is quite … transitions pay); and fourth, efficient labour market regulation for better utilising existing capacities and restraining …

governments’ policies foster this contribution across Europe. The study stresses the relevance of policies which are ‘empowering …, indicating a relative cohesion in Europe. Yet, substantial variations exist in terms of higher education policy in Europe, each …

market. They are also more likely to start a self-employment activity. As a consequence of this upward mobility their income …