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 … short-term oriented policies can only have temporary effects. Ultimately, the youth unemployment disease in France and in …

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 …

) impacts of job placement assistance on the labor market outcomes of young, educated job seekers in France. We use a two …