Unemployment in Europe: Problems and Policies

by Valerie Symes

Overview

Unemployment is the most serious economic and social problem in Europe today. Although the extent varies from region to region, it is generally most extreme in large cities. This volume asks why European unemployment is so high and examines the policies adopted at local, national and European level to tackle the problems. It also includes five case

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134815395
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/06/1995
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	232
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Valerie Symes

Table of Contents

List of figures, List of tables, Acknowledgements, Introduction, 1 UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY, 2 URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT IN EUROPE, 3 THE ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY IN HELPING THE UNEMPLOYED, 4 MONTPELLIER, 5 MANCHESTER, 6 ROTTERDAM, 7 BARCELONA, 8 FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 9 UNEMPLOYMENT IN EUROPEAN CITIES: CAUSES AND POLICIES, 10 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE, Notes, Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

Queries why unemployment is so high in the European Union, and examines some of the policies designed to curb it. Discusses local factors affecting urban unemployment, EU policy and allocation of funds, and proposals for the future. Also compares modern Europe with the past and with other developed economies, and presents case studies of five cities with especially high unemployment rates. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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