A cross-national comparison of regional labour markets (original) (raw)

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This paper investigates the structure, mechanisms, and evolution of regional labour markets across various industrialized countries, focusing on empirical evidence and analytical contributions. It addresses key issues such as job search behaviors, migration, and labour market segmentation while emphasizing the spatial aspects of these markets. The study compares regional labour market policies in selected countries—Australia, Sweden, Canada, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, and Great Britain—highlighting trends, discrepancies, and equity issues stemming from economic changes.