Employment in the Social Economy as an Alternative to Passive Income Transfers: Experimental Results

Authors:David GyarmatiJean-Pierre Voyer

The Problem

• Certain regions face sustained periods of high chronic unemployment:

– Often arises from the decline of a core traditional industry
– Jobs are scarce and the local economy lacks diversity

• Unemployment insurance and Welfare only offer passive and partial solutions

• Long-term unemployed face high risks of deteriorating skills and employability

• Training programs not promising in light of poor demand conditions

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Project Details

Capability: Knowledge Mobilization/ Workshop Facilitation
Population: Low-skilled Workers - Social Assistance Recipients

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