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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
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Who works part-time in OECD countries?
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How good are part-time jobs for workers?
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Countrieswith lowPT share
Countrieswith medium
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Countrieswith high PT share
Countrieswith lowPT share
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% of womenaged 25-54
% of working-age population
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Full-time employment
Total employment rate
Total working-age populationa Women aged 25-54b
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