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It's difficult to separate the economic and political impacts of high unemployment in a society, the two being intertwined and interdependent on so many levels. Political decisions made on the macroeconomic level to address rising unemployment -- stimulus packages, unemployment benefit extensions, indus...
The effects of unemployment on society and economy are far-reaching and can have a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities. Unemployment can lead to financial hardship, social isolation, and mental health problems. It can also strain relationships, increase crime rates, and lead...
Furthermore, the association between unemployment and mortality was weaker among those working in establishments that had been strongly downsized. By showing that, in the context of either a high level of unemployment or rapid downsizing, the effects of unemployment on mortality are modest, this ...
We find that women in their early 20s are most affected by high unemployment rates in the short run and that the negative effects on fertility grow over time. A one percentage point increase in the average unemployment rate experienced between the ages of 20 and 24 reduces the short-run ...
The high rates of youth unemployment experienced in a number of OECD economies has raised concerns about the effect of this on subsequent earnings. Using the Australian Youth Survey (AYS) a longitudinal survey of Australian youth, we estimate the effects of unemployment on subsequent hourly and wee...
The results of the paper may explain why we observe unemployment insurance schemes that appear to be very generous. They also offer a counter-argument to the thesis that includes the value of unemployment benefits among the causes of the high unemployment rates experienced by many countries in con...
The economic costs of war can also have a significant impact on human lives. War drains resources, diverting much-needed money away from improving infrastructure and providing social services. Areas hit by war may also face high unemployment rates and economic instability. Finally, wars can also ...
Unemployment affects the economy adversely as the productivity falls below the normal level. When there is high rate of unemployment in the country, government has to suffer extra borrowing burden due to decrease in the production and less consumption of goods and services by the people. Not only...
Unemployment rates in developed countries have recently reached levels not seen in a generation, and workers of all ages are facing increasing probabilities of losing their jobs and considerable losses in accumulated assets. These events likely increase the reliance that most older workers will have on...