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Convergences And Divergences Of Employment Rate In Ue28 A Statistical Analysis Of 2000-2012 Period

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  • MARIAN ZAHARIA

    (Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti)

  • ANIELA BALACESCU

    (Constantin Brancusi University of Targu Jiu)

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In the European Union there is a constant concern for the implementation and support processes of convergence in all areas of economic and social development. In this regard, on 17 June 2010 the European Council adopted the Europe 2020 strategy whose major objectives aimed at education, innovation, social inclusion, employment and the environment / energy. Regarding employment target in 2020 is to achieve an employment rate of 70%. Through it would reduce the current gap in employment rates, which in some cases exceed 50 or even 60 points. The paper analyzes the developments in employment rates values of developed countries and those in developing, members of the EU. The analysis is performed both on the employment rates of people between 15 and 64 years in total and by sex and age groups. The findings highlight the existence of convergent processes, especially by groups of countries and some divergences that occurred during 2000 - 2012. Keywords: economic convergence, employment, financial crisis, EU28 Journal: Constatin Brancusi University of Targu Jiu Annals - Economy Series

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  • Marian Zaharia & Aniela Balacescu, 2013. "Convergences And Divergences Of Employment Rate In Ue28 A Statistical Analysis Of 2000-2012 Period," Annals - Economy Series, Constantin Brancusi University, Faculty of Economics, vol. 6, pages 192-198, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cbu:jrnlec:y:2013:v:6:p:192-198
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