Exploring the effects of integrated benefit systems and active labour market policies: Evidence from Jobcentre Plus in the UK

Journal of Social Policy

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 177-195

  Karagiannaki, Eleni ^a  

^a LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

EMPLOYMENT; JOB SEARCH; LABOR MARKET; LABOR POLICY; ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE; WELFARE REFORM;

EID: 33847784947     PISSN: 00472794     EISSN: 14697823     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0047279406000559     Document Type: Article

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