Fiscal Policy and Labor Market Outcomes in Europe: Are the Balkans Different?

2026

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This paper analyzes how fiscal policy impacts men and women differently in Europe, with a specific focus on the Balkans, revealing significant gender-specific labor market outcomes.

* Examines the gender-specific effects of fiscal expansions and contractions on labor force participation, employment, and wages across Europe.
* Compares the responses in Balkan economies to those in the rest of Europe, highlighting regional variations and asymmetries.
* Investigates how structural factors, institutional contexts, and macroeconomic conditions shape these gendered labor market outcomes.

Tags: fiscal policy, gender, labor market, Balkans, Europe

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