Our Research

Labour Markets in the EU, OECD, Southeast Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Africa

Economix conducts labour market studies for various organisations such as the European Commission, the European Network of Public Employment Services, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, GIZ, the European Training Foundation (ETF), and the OECD. Topics include demographic change, labour migration, local labour markets, labour demand and supply trends in specific sectors and occupational groups, wages, working hours, unemployment and underemployment, and skilled labour shortages.

Labor Market Policy in the EU, OECD countries, Southeast Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Africa

Economix examines the impact of labour market policy measures in various countries around the world, as well as the institutional capacity of public employment services, and the interaction between labour market, social, and education policies. Integrating young people, older job seekers, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups is important, as is supporting companies in sustainably meeting their labour market needs. We have advised employment services and provided technical assistance in a number of countries such as Benin, Chile, Colombia, Ghana, Kazhakstan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Slovakia and Serbia. This has focused on optimizing management systems, enhancing individual employability indicators, and facilitating cross-border cooperation between employment services. Technical support is provided to the employment services in Ghana and Benin.

Skills anticipation, vocational training, and continuing education

Economix conducts studies on education and training policy systems and policies, particularly in vocational training and continuing education. These studies also address skills governance issues, career guidance and counselling, as well as the development of skills needs in various sectors and occupational groups.

Digitalization

The impact of digitalization on the economy, employment and the future of jobs has been analysed in numerous studies, particularly on changes in skills needs and new forms of work. A global study for ILO has examined skills shortages and migration in the IT sector.

Green Transition and Labour Markets

Economix has analysed the significance of the green transition for jobs and skills, as well as its implications for labour market policy and public employment services in the EU and globally.

Gender inequalities and employment of women

Economix has conducted several studies on inequalities between men and women in the labour market, investigating their causes, and developing measures to reduce inequalities, promote women's participation in the labour market, and reconcile work and family life.