In this article, we argue that basic social policy concepts can fertilise the discussion on active
labour market policy (ALMP). During the last decades, research on ALMP has become a …

Active labour market policies (ALMPs) are widely diffused measures aiming to re-integrate
jobseekers into the labour market. Despite their crucial role in acting as gatekeepers to …

Active labour market policies, like training, aim to increase the employability of unemployed
population subgroups. Research indicates that the most vulnerable groups—such as …

This article offers an overview of scholarship on social investment policies in relation to the
integration of immigrants and the role they can play in multicultural societies. At first sight …

Policy access biases worry social policy scholars because they generate Matthew effects
that exacerbate socioeconomic divides. Yet, access biases in many social investment …

This paper presents empirical research on the livelihood resources of Ukrainian households
that fled to Poland due to the Russian invasion and reside there long term. Using a …

Purpose Concerning the decision-making of frontline bureaucrats, research has suggested
that caseworkers take into account a broader range of legal, organisational, professional …

The aim of this article is to explore the opportunities of using theoretical concepts as way of
gaining a shared language for people participating in an active labour market program …

In Germany, social investment can be crucial for disadvantaged young adults, as
intergenerational mobility is low and credentials are decisive for employment. However, the …

Abstract Active Labour Market Policies/Programmes (ALMPs) include a range of programme
types and interventions, including training, employment incentives, direct job creation and …