Le politiche per l'occupazione in Italia (Policies for Employment in Italy)

Abstract

In Italy, labour market differs between northern and central areas, where the enterprises face difficulties in finding skilled workers, and southern Italy (Mezzogiorno), where unemployment is widespread. The policies, then, have to be different, and focused where the problem is deeper. Other critical aspects: the first entry of young people in job is difficult; the share of women in labour market persists low; the search of employment lasts too long; quality of jobs demanded differs from quality of jobs offered (mismatch). Confronted with these aspects, employment policies must be decentralized and monitored, as the European Commission requires. Flexibility is necessary, but it is not enough. JEL Codes: J21, J23, J31, E65 Keywords: unemployment, job, labour market, women

Keywords

• unemployment
• job
• labour market
• women