
The rise and fall of EU labour shortages: Recent developments and some forward-looking considerations
Labour shortages across the EU are back down to pre-pandemic levels and declining, but this easing of the labour

Labour shortages across the EU are back down to pre-pandemic levels and declining, but this easing of the labour

Fertility has fallen to very low levels in many advanced economies, and many pro-natalist policies appear to deliver modest

Much of the debate over the consequences of immigration restrictions for labour market outcomes of native-born workers focuses on

Many economies index their minimum wage to inflation to preserve its real value during inflationary periods. This column shows,

Working hours are a fundamental determinant of economic growth and wellbeing, but we still lack a comprehensive picture of

Adult skills play a crucial role in shaping productivity. This column uses data from the 2023 OECD Survey of

The number of people fleeing war and persecution worldwide has nearly tripled since the early 2010s, challenging European policymakers

Picture two houses—one with old windows, no insulation, and older appliances, and the other featuring simple energy-efficient upgrades and

The causes and consequences of income and wealth inequality are central concerns in economic research and policy discussions. This

In 2018 and 2019, the US administration hiked tariffs on imports from China. This column shows that imports from

Labour shortages across the EU are back down to pre-pandemic levels and declining, but this easing of the labour

Fertility has fallen to very low levels in many advanced economies, and many pro-natalist policies appear to deliver modest

Much of the debate over the consequences of immigration restrictions for labour market outcomes of native-born workers focuses on

Many economies index their minimum wage to inflation to preserve its real value during inflationary periods. This column shows,

Working hours are a fundamental determinant of economic growth and wellbeing, but we still lack a comprehensive picture of

Adult skills play a crucial role in shaping productivity. This column uses data from the 2023 OECD Survey of

The number of people fleeing war and persecution worldwide has nearly tripled since the early 2010s, challenging European policymakers

Picture two houses—one with old windows, no insulation, and older appliances, and the other featuring simple energy-efficient upgrades and

The causes and consequences of income and wealth inequality are central concerns in economic research and policy discussions. This

In 2018 and 2019, the US administration hiked tariffs on imports from China. This column shows that imports from




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