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Zur Lage auf dem Arbeitsmarkt: Reformvorschläge in der Diskussion

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  • Eekhoff Johann

    (Universität zu Köln, Wirtschaftspolitisches Seminar, WiSo-Hochhaus, 7. Stock, D - 50923 Köln)

  • Franz Wolfgang

    (Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung GmbH., Postfach 103443, D - 68034, Mannheim)

  • Spermann Alexander

    (Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung GmbH., Postfach 10 34 43, D - 68034, Mannheim)

Abstract

Johann Eekhoff deals with the employment of low skilled workers. He recommends not to subsidize recipients of social security, but to offer them unpaid jobs, so that they get a chance to render their services in return of the received social aid, to train their skills, and to improve their prospect of getting a regular job. Monetary incentives for work are not compatible with the system of social security, and they are not necessary. The main problem is not willingness to work but the denial of jobs for low skilled workers in a society with strong labor unions and restrictive regulations. Charitable employment is one way to relieve the problems of unemployed recipients of social security, to increase employment, and to reduce public spending.

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  • Eekhoff Johann & Franz Wolfgang & Spermann Alexander, 2002. "Zur Lage auf dem Arbeitsmarkt: Reformvorschläge in der Diskussion," Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftspolitik, De Gruyter, vol. 51(2), pages 172-198, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:lus:zwipol:v:51:y:2002:i:2:p:172-198:n:4
    DOI: 10.1515/zfwp-2002-0204
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