Labour Market and Social Policies in the Baltic Countries

This review analyses the key issues facing each of the Baltic States - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - given its specific economic and social trends. It provides detailed information and policy recommendations in five topical areas: labour law; "e;active"e; and "e;passive"e; labour market policies; pension reform; long-term care of the elderly; and social assistance benefits as a last resort. This publication is part of the OECD's ongoing co-operation with non-member economies around the world.