Youth unemployment in Spain: situation and policy recommendations

Sanchez, Fernando Rocha

Youth unemployment in Spain: situation and policy recommendations

The high level of precarious work is the main cause of the greater vulnerability of youth employment to the crisis in Spain, although within the framework of different situations that impact groups of young people with specific characteristics and needs. The reforms aimed at deregulating the labour market will not favour a net increase in employment, but will lead to more precarious work among young people. Youth employment policies should be based on identifying the different target groups more effectively, placing immediate focus on young people with the lowest levels of qualifications and p ... Show more