Evidence from Austria: why tackling long-term unemployment should be a key priority during the pandemic
Tamesberger, D. & Bacher, J.
(22 January 2021)
Evidence from Austria: why tackling long-term unemployment should be a key priority during the pandemic.
LSE European Politics and Policy (EUROPP) blog.
Covid-19 has led to a spike in unemployment across Europe. Dennis Tamesberger and Johann Bacher write that while some job losses may be temporary, policymakers should be concerned about the rise in long-term unemployment during the pandemic. Drawing on the case of Austria, they highlight the lasting impact long periods of unemployment can have on individuals.
| Item Type | Blog post |
|---|---|
| Copyright holders | © 2021 The Authors |
| Departments | LSE |
| Date Deposited | 12 Mar 2021 |
| URI | https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/108750 |