Policies to address spatial mismatch

Donald Houston

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-047163-1.00258-7

Policies to address spatial mismatch

Donald Houston

University of St Andrews

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Abstract

Spatial mismatch between workers and jobs is of policy concern for two reasons. First, labour surpluses in some locations contribute to labour market disadvantage. Second, other locations may experience labour shortages which restrict economic growth. Spatial mismatch usually refers to mismatches within metropolitan areas in developed countries. Four broad policy responses have been identified in the literature: (1) promote economic regeneration in central/inner-city locations; (2) encourage residential mobility; (3) improve transportation; and (4) enhance job search. This article reviews the main policy responses to spatial mismatch, mainly in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of Housing and Home
Editors	Susan J. Smith
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	274-279
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	978-0080471716
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-047163-1.00258-7
Publication status	Published - 31 May 2012

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

commuting
ethnic minorities
immobility
job search
labour market disadvantage
migration
racial discrimination
residential mobility
residential sorting
spatial mismatch
unemployment
worklessness

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