Short-time work in structural adjustment

Abstract

"Short-time work programmes, which were originally introduced as an exceptional measure to maintain employment in enterprises esperiencing temporary difficulties, are now increasingly used as a routine instrument in firms underdoing long-term structural change. This trend is strongest in Italy and Spain but has also been significant in Germany since the mid-1970s. While termporary or cyclical use represents an efficient coordination mechanism of labour-market policy, prolonged use of short-time work in structural adjustment is problematical. The same goals could be better achieved through other labour-market measures." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Mosley, H. & Kruppe, T. (1996): Short-time work in structural adjustment. European experience. In: European journal of industrial relations, Vol. 2, No. 2, p. 131-151.