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How important is security in the choice of employment? Evidence from European countries

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  • Frédéric Salladarré
  • Boubaker Hlaimi
  • François-Charles Wolff

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Is job security important for workers when choosing a job? Using comparative data from 18 European countries, this article investigates the influence of job security in the choice of employment. The empirical analysis evidences significant cross-country differences in the importance attributed to job security, which is influenced by both individual and employment characteristics. When comparing the perceived job security and its importance in the choice of employment, the study finds that temporary workers are less sensitive to job security when choosing their job.

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  • Frédéric Salladarré & Boubaker Hlaimi & François-Charles Wolff, 2011. "How important is security in the choice of employment? Evidence from European countries," Economic and Industrial Democracy, Department of Economic History, Uppsala University, Sweden, vol. 32(4), pages 549-567, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ecoind:v:32:y:2011:i:4:p:549-567
    DOI: 10.1177/0143831X10387649
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