ISSN:
1435-8921
Keywords:
Transition economies
;
unemployment structure
;
unemployment insurance
;
J64
;
J65
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Economics
Notes:
Abstract This paper provides a comprehensive account of the regulations governing the systems of unemployment support and social assistance in post-communist Poland. To provide a solid foundation for a further discussion of these issues, the paper extensively characterizes the Polish labor force in terms of the prevalence and duration of unemployment. A final aspect of our empirical analysis concerned the question of what are the main sources of personal income for labor force participants, unemployed workers and long-term unemployed workers. In conclusion, we argue for a reform of the Polish systems of income support that separates the objectives of employment growth and poverty alleviation, and that improves upon the implementation of support schemes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01205680
