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Employment Of Older Workers In Poland: Issues And Policy Implications

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The aim of this paper is to discuss barriers to the employment of older workers in Poland, where, due to various structural weaknesses and institutional arrangements, this problem has taken on a particularly acute seriousness. After analysing the causes of inactivity amongst older workers, the paper concludes by making policy recommendations.

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  • Piotr Zientara, 2008. "Employment Of Older Workers In Poland: Issues And Policy Implications," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 28(4), pages 62-67, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecaffa:v:28:y:2008:i:4:p:62-67
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0270.2008.00881.x
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