A description of three randomised experiments in Swedish labour market policy

Author: Pathric Hägglund, And

Summary of Rapport 2006:4

 

In this paper, three experiments in active labour market policy conducted in different counties of Sweden in 2004 are outlined. The purpose of the exp-eriments was to test and find improved methods of matching to be imple-mented in the regular services at the employment offices. The background, the organisational structure and the experimental design of each experiment is described, as well as the demonstration services offered the participants.
Keywords: Social experiment
JEL-codes: C93, J64

In this paper, three experiments in active labour market policy conducted in different counties of Sweden in 2004 are outlined. The purpose of the exp-eriments was to test and find improved methods of matching to be imple-mented in the regular services at the employment offices. The background, the organisational structure and the experimental design of each experiment is described, as well as the demonstration services offered the participants.

Keywords: Social experiment
JEL-codes: C93, J64