
The Hidden Potential Of Europe’s Economically Inactive
More than one in four working age adults in Europe are classified as economically inactive. They are not included in official employment statistics, are often
Author profile
Anna Ludwinek is a Research Manager in the Social Policies unit at Eurofound, where she coordinates work on social mobility and inequalities and is an activity coordinator for the area of public services. Since joining Eurofound in 2008, she has worked on youth, youth transitions and social inclusion, as well as migration and integration.

More than one in four working age adults in Europe are classified as economically inactive. They are not included in official employment statistics, are often

Equality of opportunity and upward social mobility are important aspects of the European social model. Until quite recently concerns about rising inequalities were often countered