The missing entrepreneurs 2015 : policies for self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Despite some signs of recovery from the recent economic crisis, European labour markets continue to face many challenges. Unemployment continues to be one of the top political priorities of European governments and the question on everybody's mind is "how can we create jobs?". The jobless recovery has made it very difficult for young people to enter the labour market for the first time and difficult for unemployed and inactive people to move into employment. This will have lasting effects, for both the individuals and for society. There is no silver bullet solution to solving this employment challenge. A multipronged approach will be needed that includes measures to improve the macroeconomic environment and stimulate investment as well as policy actions that address labour market challenges more specifically. Inclusive entrepreneurship policies can be part of this suite of policy actions. These policies aim to ensure that all groups of people, regardless of their background and personal characteristics have an opportunity to create businesses and work in self-employment.  Read more...