The Danish flexicurity model in the Great Recession

Before the Great Recession, Denmark’s 'flexicurity' model had been lauded as an example of how to achieve outstanding labour-market performance. This article takes a closer look at Denmark’s labour-market response during the recent global crisis. Although it is too early to draw ultimate conclusions, it says some challenges are already visible.

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