EIB Working Papers 2019/05 - Skill shortages and skill mismatch in Europe : A review of the literature (Volume 2019/5)

Labour markets are undergoing structural transformation due to globalisation, demographic trends, advancing digital technologies and automation and changes in labour market institutions. Against this background, businesses increasingly report that the limited availability of skills poses an impedime...

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Main Author: Brunello, Giorgio (auth)
Other Authors: Wruuck, Patricia (auth), European Investment Bank (Editor)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: 2019
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