The Political Consequences of Labor Market Dualization: Labor Market Status, Occupational Unemployment and Policy Preferences. Issue 2 (18th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vlandas, Tim
• Is Part Of: Political science research and methods. Volume 8:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 362
• Page End: 368
• Publication Date: 2020-04-18
• Subjects: Comparative Political Economy, -- Comparative Politics: Industrialized Countries, -- Political Economy, -- Social Policy; Political science -- Periodicals; 320
• DOI: 10.1017/psrm.2018.42
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-8470

Abstract

Abstract: This article explores empirically how different types of labor market inequality affect policy preferences in post-industrial societies. I argue that the two main conceptualizations of labor market vulnerability identified in the insider–outsider literature are complementary: labor market risks are shaped by both labor market status—whether an individual is unemployed, in a temporary or permanent contract—and occupational unemployment—whether an individual is in an occupation with high or low unemployment. As a result, both status and occupation are important determinants of individual labor market policy preferences. In this paper, I first briefly conceptualize the link between labor market divides, risks and policy preferences, and then use cross-national survey data to investigate the determinants of preferences.