Discussion Paper
No. 2014-11 |
March 07, 2014
Values and Labor Force Participation in the Nordic Countries
Abstract
The Nordic countries are known for their success in combining an extensive welfare state with high labor force participation. This is explained by the origins of their welfare states that can be traced to a unique set of values and beliefs that emphasize the right of women to participate in the labor market. These values are currently shared by individuals born in other European countries of Nordic parents. Some possible causal explanations are proposed.
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