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Danish Labour Market Activation Policies

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  • Kvist, Jon
  • Pedersen, Lisbeth

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Under the heading of flexicurity, Danish labour market activation policies are receiving international attention because of their perceived ability both to curb unemployment and to boost employment. Indeed, the objectives, target groups and design of activation policy have undergone a remarkable transformation over the past fifteen years. From the initial curbing of unemployment among the insured unemployed through standard activation offers, the aim today is also to increase labour supply among non-economic active groups using individually tailored programmes. Danish activation policies thus embrace not only active labour market policies but also social and integration policies. Despite widespread popularity and belief in the positive effects of activation, little is actually known about its overall impact on the Danish economy.

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  • Kvist, Jon & Pedersen, Lisbeth, 2007. "Danish Labour Market Activation Policies," National Institute Economic Review, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, vol. 202, pages 99-112, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:nierev:v:202:y:2007:i::p:99-112_11
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    1. Johannes Kananen, 2012. "Nordic paths from welfare to workfare: Danish, Swedish and Finnish labour market reforms in comparison," Local Economy, London South Bank University, vol. 27(5-6), pages 558-576, August.

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