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POSITION PAPER © OECD 2010 The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the OECD member countries. July 2010 How good is part-time work? Who works part-time in OECD countries? How good are part-time jobs for workers? How useful are part-time jobs for societies? What can governments do to make the most of part-time work? Further information Related reading Who works part-time in OECD countries?

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POSITION PAPER

© OECD 2010

The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the OECD member countries.

July 2010 How good is part-time work?

Who works part-time in OECD countries?

How good are part-time jobs for workers?

How useful are part-time jobs for societies?

What can governments do to make the most of part-time work?

Further information

Related reading

Who works part-time in OECD countries?

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% of total employment Voluntary part-time Involuntary part-time Total part-time

How good are part-time jobs for workers?

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How useful are part-time jobs for societies?

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Countrieswith lowPT share

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Countrieswith high PT share

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Total working-age populationa Women aged 25-54b

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What can governments do to make the most of part-time work?

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Further information

Related reading