Since the seminal contributions in the 1960s by Becker and Schultz, the analysis of human
capital has taken on a progressively more central role in discussions, not only in respect of …

We compare the labour market response to region-specific shocks in Europe and the United
States and to national shocks in Europe and investigate changes over time. We employ a …

This article empirically assesses the evolution of European regions in terms of both
employment and unemployment during the recent financial crisis and global recession. Our …

The aim of this paper is to analyse differences and changes in youth labour market
performance in a large sample of European regions. The first part provides some key …

In spite of a growing body of literature investigating the determinants of youth
unemployment, studies at sub-national level are still scarce, especially for Russian regions …

This paper extends the seminal B lanchard and K atz regional labour market model to
include interaction effects using a dynamic spatial panel data approach. Three key …

Differences in regional unemployment are still pronounced in Germany, especially between
eastern and western Germany. Although the skill level seems important for the relationship …

This article aims to shed light on the dynamics of Spanish regional unemployment rates and
determine the driving forces of their disparities. The Spanish economy has one of the …

We summarize the empirical literature on regional labour market development in transition.
This literature suggests that transition has been associated with increased regional …

Regional labour force participation across the European Union: a time–space recursive
modelling approach with endogenous regressors. Spatial Economic Analysis. Although …