Tackling tightness in the Dutch labour market
Labour-saving innovation alone is unlikely to reduce overall labour demand. To lift supply, childcare, immigration, and adult training need an overhaul.
Labour-saving innovation alone is unlikely to reduce overall labour demand. To lift supply, childcare, immigration, and adult training need an overhaul.
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