Un análisis regional de las políticas activas de empleo en los distintos países de la Zona Euro. Su evolución ante la crisis económica

Abstract

The situation of the current economic crisis and its impact on the labour market, with a significant increase in unemployment levels in some of the member countries of the EU, reinforces the role of employment promotion policies as an element of social cohesion. This is an important moment to enhance the association between public and private actions for some specific territories where regional stimulating factors play a key role. Among others, this study analyzes employment promotion policies that have been developed in response to an unbalanced labour market. Some of its aims are to increase young people employment, to improve employability, to promote measures for specific population groups and particularly for disabled people and entrepreneurs. The probability of encouraging employment and the extent of its impact will directly depend on cultural, training, production, entrepreuning, financial, institutional and social potential in the territory. This article analyzes the developments in each of the countries in the Euro Zone during the economic crisis of ECPs through various macroeconomic indicators and their relationship with investment in employment policies that have been developed. This exploratory analysis will be the basis of further analysis of explanatory type of territorial character.