Naslov
Analysis of the Labour Market in Croatia

Autori
Lolić Čipčić, Marina

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Economic and Social Development - Book of Proceedings / Dukić, Darko ; Studzieniecki, Tomasz ; Grzinic, Jasmina - Zagreb : Varazdin Development and Entrepreneurship Agency ; University North, Koprivnica, Croatia ; Faculty of Management University of Warsaw, Poland ; Faculty of Law, Economics and Social Sciences Sale - Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco ; Polytechnic of Medimurje in Cakovec, Croatia, 2019, 371-380

Skup
49th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development: Building Resilient Society

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 13.12.2019. - 14.12.2019

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Croatian labour market, EU28, (un)employment

Sažetak
A highly productive labour market, characterized by a high level of labour skills, knowledge and discipline, is a key prerequisite for economic growth. However, labour markets are rather complex. The demand for labour, as well as its supply, depend on a number of factors, often specific for a particular economy. This paper aims at providing an analysis of the labour market trends in Croatia in comparison to its counterparts within the EU28. Croatian labour market indicators imply one of the highest unemployment and lowest employment rates in comparison to other EU28 countries, especially regarding youth unemployment. The analysis also implies high labour costs in comparison to other post transitional EU economies, high wage rigidity as well as employment protection regulation rigidity. At the same time, relatively high labour costs are not accompanied by high labour productivity, as they should be. The observed negative labour market trends cannot be entirely explained by the cyclical movement of the Croatian economy. Dealing with the challenges of the Croatian labour market makes it necessary to take a broader perspective into account as well as the complexity of the transitional heritage. Improvement of the labour market situation in Croatia requires a strategic approach including a wide range of strategically coordinated policy measures at national level.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

POVEZANOST RADA