Identifying effect heterogeneity to improve the effiency of job creation schemes in Germany? [PDF]
Previous empirical studies of job creation schemes in Germany have shown that the average effects for the participating individuals are negative. However, we find that this is not true for all strata of the population.
Caliendo, Marco +2 more
core
In recent times, there have been a lot of advocacies to encourage females of all ages to pursue education to the highest level. The Government of Ghana and its stakeholders have championed this to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 4 in this regard. However, progress has been on a snail’s pace. In this study, we employed the multipopulation Curie–
Richard Kwame Ansah +6 more
wiley +1 more source
A growing body of programme evaluation literature recognises immigrants as a disadvantaged group in European labour markets and investigates the employment effects of Active Labour Market Programmes (ALMPs) on this subgroup.
Sebastian Butschek, T. Walter
semanticscholar +1 more source
The effects of active labour market policies for immigrants receiving social assistance in Denmark
We estimate the effect of active labour-market programmes on the exit rate to regular employment for non-western immigrants in Denmark who receive social assistance. We use the timing-of-events duration model and rich administrative data.
Eskil Heinesen, Leif Husted, M. Rosholm
semanticscholar +1 more source
Macroeconometric evaluation of active labour market policies in Germany : a dynamic panel approach using regional data [PDF]
Most evaluation studies of active labour market policies (ALMP) focus on the microeconometric evaluation approach using individual data. However, as the microeconometric approach usually ignores impacts on the non-participants, it should be seen as a ...
Blien, Uwe +3 more
core
Activation and employment support policies in OECD countries. An overview of current approaches
This note examines the balance of activation strategies in OECD countries, where this type of policy approach has a long tradition. Countries share the objective of strengthening employment and reducing benefit dependency and vulnerability among the ...
Herwig Immervoll, S. Scarpetta
semanticscholar +1 more source
Scaling analysis of a model Hamiltonian for Ce$^{3+}$ impurity in a cubic metal
We introduce various exchange interactions in a model Hamiltonian for Ce$^{3+}$ ions in cubic symmetry with three configurations ($f^0$,$f^1$,$f^2$). With the impurity pseudo spin $S_I=1/2$, our Hamiltonian includes: (i) One-channel $S_c=1/2$ Anderson ...
A. Muramatsu +31 more
core +1 more source
The IZA evaluation dataset survey: a scientific use file
This reference paper describes the sampling and contents of the IZA Evaluation Dataset Survey and outlines its vast potential for research in labor economics.
Patrick Arni +3 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
The Good Samaritan and the Hygienic Cook: A Cautionary Tale About Linguistic Data [PDF]
When developing formal theories of the meaning of language, it is appropriate to consider how apparent paradoxes and conundrums of language are best resolved. But if we base our analysis on a small sample of data then we may fail to take into account the
Fox, C
core +1 more source
Using Financial Incentives and Improving Information to Increase Labour Market Success: A Non-Parametric Evaluation of the 'Want2Work' Programme [PDF]
The `Want2Work´ programme was designed to help individuals back into work. This article uses propensity score matching to evaluate the success of a policy that cannot otherwise be evaluated using standard parametric techniques.
Edlin, R. +4 more
core

