Concepts and methodology for labour market forecasts by occupation and qualification in the context of a flexible labour market

Within the context of a constantly changing labour market, the most commonly used method of forecasting future imbalances between the supply and demand for certain types of education, or qualifications, is the manpower recruitment approach. This paper demonstrates the incorrect assumption within this approach, of a unique relationship between education and occupations where for every occupation a specific type of education exists. The actual structure of the Dutch labour market is presented to illustrate the development of a manpower forecasting model that allows for the flexibility of the lab ... Show more

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