With four to seventeen percent unemployment rates, unemployment has become one of the most discussed topics in Europe. With a continued decrease in the number of people hired each year, this problem gains a special importance for young people. In 2004, within the European Union, more than 18,6 % people under the age of 25 were without a job.
This is why during the election campaigns in 2005, in Germany, according to the electors the party’s labour market policy was the most important subject for their decision. One reason for the long-lasting violent demonstrations in French suburbs last autumn was the inequitable chances for young people from these areas to get a job.
Especially for young people, a hesitant and hard beginning in their professional life means a lack in their CV, which can become a big obstacle for later jobs and for their whole career. Furthermore, the first job is often seen as a way of finding identification. A bad start and several rejections can influence the motivation to work and the working performance of young people.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Conceptual overview
- Way of Investigation
- Definition of Youth Unemployment
- Methodology
- Findings
- Discussion
- Reasons for youth unemployment
- Main goals to achieve
- Reforms in the past
- Reforms in the future
- Conclusions
Objectives and Key Themes
The objective of this paper is to analyze and compare youth unemployment rates and contributing factors across Austria, France, Germany, Portugal, and Sweden. The paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the situation in each country, exploring potential solutions and past/future reforms.
- Youth unemployment rates and their variations across different European countries.
- The socio-economic factors contributing to high youth unemployment.
- Governmental policies and strategies implemented to address youth unemployment.
- Comparison of approaches and their effectiveness in different national contexts.
- Potential future reforms and strategies to reduce youth unemployment.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage by highlighting the significance of youth unemployment as a pressing issue in Europe. It emphasizes the high unemployment rates among young people, particularly within the European Union, and underscores the social and economic ramifications of this phenomenon. The chapter uses examples of Germany's 2005 election and French social unrest to illustrate the political and social consequences of high youth joblessness, linking unemployment to issues of social inequality and career development.
Conceptual overview: This chapter outlines the methodology and scope of the paper. It explains the focus on five European countries (Austria, France, Germany, Portugal, and Sweden) and details the comparative approach used to analyze their youth labor markets. The chapter also provides a clear definition of "youth unemployment," adhering to the International Labour Office's criteria of age (16-25), joblessness, availability to work, and active job searching. This section lays the groundwork for the subsequent analysis by defining key terms and clarifying the investigative strategy.
Methodology: This chapter delves into the research methodology employed in the paper, clarifying the choice of a quantitative approach over a qualitative one. The authors justify this decision by emphasizing their aim for objective and independent analysis, based on verifiable data and free from preconceived notions. They describe the positivistic approach underpinning their research, contrasting it with speculative methods. The chapter further elaborates on the two main types of sources used: theoretical knowledge from economic literature and empirical data from national employment centers, ministries of labor, and statistical offices. The inclusion of international articles is also mentioned, highlighting the multi-faceted approach to data collection and analysis.
Keywords
Youth unemployment, European Union, labor market, comparative analysis, socio-economic factors, government policies, reforms, Austria, France, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, quantitative research, employment rates.
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The research paper aims to analyze and compare youth unemployment rates and contributing factors across the five specified European countries. It seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the situation in each country, exploring potential solutions and past/future reforms. The key themes include youth unemployment rates, socio-economic factors contributing to unemployment, government policies, and a comparison of approaches and their effectiveness.
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- Niklas Kürten (Autor:in), 2006, Youth unemployment, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/79073
