Centre for Employment Studies

Friday, 2 February 2001

2:00 pm

Welcome address:

O. Castellino, U. Torino; Chairman, Compagnia di San Paolo

M. Montinaro, U. Torino; Dean, Faculty of Political Science

Introductory remarks:

B. Contini, U. Torino and LABORatorio R. Revelli

2:15 pm

R. Freeman, Harvard U. and London School of Economics, “The Effect of Labour Market Institutions on Differences in Economic Performance”

C. Pissarides, London School of Economics, "Employment Protection"

3:45 pm Floor discussion

4:15 pm Coffee break

4:45 pm

B. Contini, U. Torino and LABORatorio R. Revelli, "Preliminary Evidence of Labour Market Segmentation in Europe and the USA"

T. Atkinson, Nuffield College, "The Implications of Labour Market Flexibility for the Welfare State"

6:15 pm Floor discussion

8:00 pm Dinner

 Saturday, 3 February 2001

 9:00 am            Country Studies ( I )

M. Francesconi, U. Essex, “Temporary Jobs in Britain: Stepping-Stones or Dead Ends?” (with A.L. Booth and J. Frank)

J. Jimeno, FEDEA and U. de Alcala, “Firing Costs, Temporary Employment, and Social Security Rebates: the Spanish Experience” (with A. Kugler and V. Hernanz)

L.Pacelli, U. Torino and LABORatorio R. Revelli, “Fixed Term Contracts, Social Security Rebates and Job Creation : the Case of Italy”

10:30 am           Floor discussion

11:00 am           Coffee Break

11:30 am           Country Studies ( II )

T. Bauer, IZA Bonn – “Labor Market Flexibility in Germany”

W. Salverda, U. Amsterdam - “Flexibility, Pay and the Dutch Employment Miracle”.

N. Westegaard-Nielsen, CLS, U. Aarhus - “Risks Related to Job Flexibility over the Cycle in Denmark”

1:00 pm Floor Discussion

1:30 pm Lunch

3:00 pm Panel Discussion

G. Bertola, IUE, Florence; M. Deaglio, U. Torino; D. Del Boca, U. Torino; C. Dell’Aringa, U. Cattolica, Milano; J. Martin, OECD; J. Morley, European Commission; C. Saraceno, U. Torino.

5:30- 6.30 pm   Final Floor Discussion