IMF Policy Discussion Papers

Unemployment in Ireland: A Survey of Features and Causes

Author/Editor:

Julio A. Santaella

Publication Date:

January 1, 1995

Summary:

This paper examines the problem of unemployment in Ireland. A brief description of the main distinctive features of the structure of Irish unemployment is presented. Based on up to date literature, the possible causes behind unemployment are reviewed. Empirical studies that have quantified the contributions of different determinants to the increase in Irish unemployment are also surveyed. The paper concludes with some policy suggestions.

Series:

Policy Discussion Paper No. 1994/027

Subject:

Employment Labor Labor force Labor markets Unemployment Unemployment rate