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Unemployment in Ireland: A Survey of Features and Causes
Author:
Julio A. Santaella null

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IMF Policy Discussion Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 1994: Issue 027
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 Jan 1995
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451960457.003
ISBN:
9781451960457
ISSN:
1564-5193
Pages:
42
Keywords:
PDP; Ireland; wage; labor market; tax wedge; Ireland employment; Ireland unemployment; Ireland labor force determinant; unemployment problem; Ireland adjustment; Ireland structure; wage agreement; Ireland composition; Unemployment; Unemployment rate; Employment; Labor force; Labor markets; Europe
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This Policy Discussion Paper should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF. The views expressed in this Policy Discussion Paper are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF or IMF policy. Policy Discussion Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to further debate.
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This paper examines the problem of unemployment in Ireland. A brief description of the main distinctive features of the structure of Irish unemployment is presented. Based on up to date literature, the possible causes behind unemployment are reviewed. Empirical studies that have quantified the contributions of different determinants to the increase in Irish unemployment are also surveyed. The paper concludes with some policy suggestions.
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