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Does Economic Freedom Alleviate Youth Disengagement? An Empirical Analysis of NEET in the European Union      
Yazarlar (2)
Arif Eser Güzel
Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Emin Efecan AKTAŞ Doç. Dr. Emin Efecan AKTAŞ
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Devamını Göster
Özet
This study explores the impact of economic freedom on NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) rates among youth aged 15–29 across 27 EU countries. Using data for 2002–2022, the study conducts a panel data analysis employing the Augmented Mean Group (AMG) estimator. Findings show that greater economic freedom significantly reduces NEET rates, with consistent effects across age subgroups. Results remain robust across alternative measurements, while economic growth and inflation are also influential. In line with SDG 8, policies promoting youth entrepreneurship, expanding vocational training, easing labour market entry, and enhancing structural economic freedom are recommended to foster decent work, inclusive growth, and long-term youth engagement in the EU.
Anahtar Kelimeler
economic freedom | European Union | NEET | panel data analysis | Youth unemployment
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı European Planning Studies
Dergi ISSN 0965-4313 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SSCI
Dergi Grubu Q1
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 08-2025
Sayı 1
Sayfalar 1 / 20
Doi Numarası 10.1080/09654313.2025.2542416
Makale Linki https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09654313.2025.2542416?scroll=top&needAccess=true