Activation programs, benefit take-up, and labor market attachment

This thesis consists of four self contained essays, all relating in different ways to labor market attachment and consequences of not having a secure position on the labor market. More specifically, the thesis is centered around two themes, long-term labor market outcomes among individuals who are or risk becoming unemployed and the effects of labor market programs aimed at increasing selfsufficiency among individuals with a very weak labor market attachment. The two themes will be discussed in the publication, starting with a general discussion of the ways that financial support is provided for unemployed individuals.