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Welfare-to-Work Experiences with Specific Work-First Programmes in Selected Countries Author info | Abstract | Publisher info | Download info | Related research | Statistics Wolfgang Ochel ()
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This paper reviews the evidence of specific mandatory work-first programmes (job search assistance and workfare) for welfare recipients in the United States, the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany. It primarily refers to experimental and econometric evaluations. The effectiveness of specific programme elements in promoting the transition from welfare to work is compared. The advantage of combining work-first with training programmes and inwork benefits is discussed. Some policy conclusions are drawn.
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Keywords: welfare-to-work ; evaluations ; Find related papers by JEL classification: H53 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Welfare Programs I30 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare and Poverty - - - General J20 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - General
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