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IZA/VEF Workshop: A European Labor Market with Full Employment, More Income Security and Less Income Inequality in 2020
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Program |
+++ presentation: 20 minutes +++ 1st discussant: 10 minutes +++ 2nd discussant: 10 minutes +++ introduction: 10 minutes +++ floor discussion: 5 minutes +++
Thursday, July 11:
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09:00 |
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Registration |
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09:10 |
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Welcome
Jo Ritzen (Maastricht University and IZA) |
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09:30 |
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Opening Remarks
Gesine Schwan (Viadrina-Humboldt School of Governance, President)
Klaus F. Zimmermann (IZA and University of Bonn) |
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Session A: Labor Market Development |
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Chair:
Maria Joao Rodrigues (Free University of Brussels)
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10:15 |
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Hilmar Schneider (CEPS/INSTEAD and IZA), Eric Sommer (IZA), Mathias Dolls (ZEW Mannheim and IZA), Karina Doorley (IZA) |
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"The Consequences of Demographic Change on Labor Demand, Wages and Pension Systems in Europe"
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Discussant:
Maria Jepsen (European Trade Union Institute (ETUI))
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| 10:15 |
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11:00 |
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Indermit Gill (World Bank), Johannes Koettl (World Bank), Truman Packard (World Bank) |
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"Full Employment: A Distant Dream for Europe"
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Discussant:
Miroslaw Krzanik (European Youth Forum)
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| 11:00 |
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11:30 |
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Coffee Break |
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| 11:30 |
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12:15 |
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Luc Soete (Maastricht University) |
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"From Lisbon 2000 to Horizon 2020: Reflections on the demand for Non-Routine Skills and Entrepreneurial Qualifications"
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Discussant:
Gabriele Bischoff (Confederation of German Trade Unions (DGB))
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Discussant:
Andrea Brandolini (Bank of Italy)
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| 12:15 |
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13:00 |
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Tony Atkinson (Nuffield College, Oxford) |
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"Reducing Income Inequality in Europe?"
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Discussant:
Plamen Dimitrov (Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB))
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Discussant:
Maria Karaklioumi (Vice Governor of Attica Region)
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| 13:00 |
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14:30 |
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Lunch |
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Session B: Labor Market Policy |
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Chair:
Koos Van Haasteren (SABIC)
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15:15 |
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Werner Eichhorst (IZA) |
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"The Unequal Distribution of Labor Market Risks: Permanent vs. Temporary Employment"
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Discussant:
Alexander Spermann (Randstad and IZA)
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| 15:15 |
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16:00 |
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Tito Boeri (Bocconi University and IZA) |
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"Generation Indebted Jobless"
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Discussant:
Kristina Maslauskaite (Notre Europe)
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| 16:00 |
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16:30 |
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Coffee Break |
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Session C: Taxation and Labor Market Policy |
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Chair:
Erna Hennicot-Schoepges (Council of State Luxembourg)
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17:15 |
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Andreas Peichl (IZA), Olivier Bargain (University of Aix-Marseille II and IZA), Mathias Dolls (ZEW Mannheim and IZA), Clemens Fuest (ZEW Mannheim and IZA), Dirk Neumann (University of Freiburg), Nico Pestel (IZA), Sebastian Siegloch (IZA) |
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"Fiscal Union in Europe? Redistributive and Stabilising Effects of a European Tax-Benefit System and Fiscal Equalisation Mechanism"
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Discussant:
Tim Butcher (Low Pay Commission, UK and IZA)
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Discussant:
Friedrich Buttler (ILO International Labour Organization and IZA)
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18:00 |
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Duncan Campbell (ILO International Labour Organization and IZA) |
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"Inventory of Policy Responses to the Financial and Economic Crisis"
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Discussant:
Ton Schoenmaeckers (VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland )
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Discussant:
Anke Hassel (Hertie School of Governance)
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BBQ Dinner |
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Friday, July 12:
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09:30 |
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Registration |
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10:30 |
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Introduction |
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Ulf Rinne (IZA) |
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"What are Common Desired Elements in Labor Market Policies for EU Countries towards 2020?"
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Georg Fischer (European Commission), Robert Strauss (European Commission) |
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"Labour Markets and Social Inequalities in Europe: Should Employment, Wages and Social Protection Policies Be more Coordinated at the EU Level?"
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| 10:30 |
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11:00 |
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Coffee Break |
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| 11:00 |
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12:30 |
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Parallel Session D |
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1. "Full Employment Policies"
Chair: Indermit Gill (World Bank)
Introduction: Marije Cornelissen (European Parliament)
Rapporteur: Janneke Pieters (IZA) |
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2. "Maintaining Sufficient Routine Work in Advanced Economies"
Chair: Klaus F. Zimmermann (IZA and University of Bonn)
Introduction/Rapporteur: Andreas Peichl (IZA) |
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3. "Stimulating Innovation to Generate Employment"
Chair: Thomas Dohmen (University of Bonn and IZA)
Introduction: John Panaretos (Athens University of Economics and Business)
Rapporteur: Nico Pestel (IZA) |
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4. "Flexicurity"
Chair: Jose Mariano Gago (Former Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal)
Introduction: Holger Bonin (ZEW Mannheim and IZA)
Rapporteur: Vanessa Dräger (IZA)
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5. "Migration and Asylum"
Chair: Mehtap Akgüc (IZA)
Introduction: Martin Kahanec (Central European University and IZA)
Rapporteur: Martin Guzi (IZA) |
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6. "Jobtransition"
Chair: Ulf Rinne (IZA)
Introduction: Niccolo Milanese (European Alternatives)
Rapporteur: Annabelle Krause (IZA) |
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14:00 |
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Lunch |
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15:30 |
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Parallel Session E |
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1. "Full Employment Policies"
Chair: Indermit Gill (World Bank)
Introduction: Marije Cornelissen (European Parliament)
Rapporteur: Janneke Pieters (IZA) |
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2. "Maintaining Sufficient Routine Work in Advanced Economies"
Chair: Klaus F. Zimmermann (IZA and University of Bonn)
Introduction: Andreas Peichl (IZA)
Rapporteur: Rudolf Scholten (CEO, Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB) and Former Minister of Science, Education and Art, Austria) |
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3. "Stimulating Innovation to Generate Employment"
Chair: Thomas Dohmen (University of Bonn and IZA)
Introduction: John Panaretos (Athens University of Economics and Business)
Rapporteur: Nico Pestel (IZA) |
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4. "Flexicurity"
Chair: Jose Mariano Gago (Former Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal)
Introduction: Holger Bonin (ZEW Mannheim and IZA)
Rapporteur: Vanessa Dräger (IZA)
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5. "Migration and Asylum"
Chair: Martin Guzi (IZA)
Introduction: Dorthe Andersen (Confederation of Danish Employers)
Rapporteur: Mehtap Akgüc (IZA) |
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6. "Jobtransition"
Chair: Ulf Rinne (IZA)
Introduction: Niccolo Milanese (European Alternatives)
Rapporteur: Annabelle Krause (IZA) |
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16:00 |
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Coffee Break |
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Session F: Results of the Parallel Sessions |
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Chair:
Jo Ritzen (Maastricht University and IZA)
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17:00 |
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Reports by Rapporteurs |
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17:30 |
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Comments by
Susanne Hoffmann (Regional Director, Europe and Central Asia, ILO International Labour Organization)
John P. Martin (Director OECD and IZA) |
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18:00 |
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Closing Remarks
Klaus F. Zimmermann (IZA and University of Bonn) |
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Participants |
Mehtap Akgüc (IZA)
Dorthe Andersen (Confederation of Danish Employers)
Tito Boeri (Bocconi University and IZA)
Holger Bonin (ZEW Mannheim and IZA)
Andrea Brandolini (Bank of Italy)
Jaap Buis (Randstad)
Tim Butcher (Low Pay Commission, UK and IZA)
Friedrich Buttler (ILO International Labour Organization and IZA)
Duncan Campbell (ILO International Labour Organization and IZA)
Marije Cornelissen (European Parliament)
Michael Cox (IZA)
Jan Denys (Randstad)
Plamen Dimitrov (Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB))
Vanessa Dräger (IZA)
Emma Duchini (Pompeu Fabra University)
Werner Eichhorst (IZA)
Georg Fischer (European Commission and IZA)
Clemens Fuest (ZEW Mannheim and IZA)
Jose Mariano Gago (Former Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal)
Indermit Gill (World Bank)
Martin Guzi (IZA)
Anke Hassel (Hertie School of Governance)
Erna Hennicot-Schoepges (Council of State Luxembourg)
Susanne Hoffmann (ILO International Labour Organization)
Maria Jepsen (European Trade Union Institute (ETUI))
Martin Kahanec (Central European University and IZA)
Maria Karaklioumi (Vice Governor of Attica Region)
Annabelle Krause (IZA)
Miroslaw Krzanik (European Youth Forum)
Hartmut Lehmann (University of Bologna and IZA)
Max Löffler (IZA)
John P. Martin (OECD and IZA)
Kristina Maslauskaite (Notre Europe)
Arian Meyer (Maastricht University)
Niccolo Milanese (European Alternatives)
Shoshana Neumann (Bar-Ilan University, Israel and IZA)
John Panaretos (Athens University of Economics and Business)
Andreas Peichl (IZA)
Nico Pestel (IZA)
Janneke Pieters (IZA)
Ulf Rinne (IZA)
Jo Ritzen (Maastricht University and IZA)
Maria Joao Rodrigues (Free University of Brussels)
Teresa Schildmann (IZA)
Hilmar Schneider (CEPS/INSTEAD and IZA)
Ton Schoenmaeckers (VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland)
Rudolf Scholten (Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB))
Gesine Schwan (Viadrina-Humboldt School of Governance, President)
Luc Soete (Maastricht University)
Alexander Spermann (Randstad and IZA)
Relika Stoppel (University of Potsdam)
Koos Van Haasteren (SABIC)
Caroline Wehner (IZA)
Klaus F. Zimmermann (IZA and University of Bonn)
Background Information:
The Case for a New European Promise. How the Elections to the European Parliament Can Stop Eurosion
O. Cramme, A. Meyer, J. Ritzen, L. Soete and K.F. Zimmermann
July 1, 2013.
European Labor Market Policy 2014-2020: Muddling through or a Vibrant Alternative?
Jo Ritzen, Klaus F. Zimmermann
IZA/VEF/Rockefeller Centre Bellagio, 5/15/2013.
Recent Discussion Papers and Journal Articles
- Is Germany the North Star of Labor Market Policy?
Ulf Rinne, Klaus F. Zimmermann
IZA Discussion Paper No. 7260, March 2013.
- Another Economic Miracle?
The German Labor Market and the Great Recession
Ulf Rinne, Klaus F. Zimmermann
IZA Journal of Labor Policy, 2012, 1:3.
- Active Social Insurance
Knut Røed
IZA Journal of Labor Policy, 2012, 1:8.
- Activation and Employment Support Policies in OECD Countries. An Overview of Current
Approaches
Herwig Immervoll, Stefano Scarpetta
IZA Journal of Labor Policy, 2012, 1:9.
- Reforming an Insider-Outsider Labor Market: The Spanish Experience
Samuel Bentolila, Juan J. Dolado, Juan F. Jimeno
IZA Journal of European Labor Studies, 2012, 1:4.
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