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Exploring Civilian Service: An alternative approach to mitigate Labor Shortages in the Long-Term Care Sector

Jonsson, Alma LU (2024) EOSK12 20241
Department of Economic History
Abstract
Population aging and labor market variables exacerbate the labor shortage in the Long-term care (LTC) sector in many European countries. In Sweden, existing strategies to manage this issue are questioned. This paper investigates an alternative solution: civilian service, inspired by Austria and Germany, where civilian service complements military service and allows civilian servants to work in the LTC sector, among others. The thesis aims to explore
if civilian service in Austria and Germany serves as a mechanism to address the labor shortages in the LTC sector and how Sweden could benefit from civilian service. Through a qualitative multi-case study using secondary data, examining Austria's, Germany's, and Sweden's demographic and labor... (More)
Population aging and labor market variables exacerbate the labor shortage in the Long-term care (LTC) sector in many European countries. In Sweden, existing strategies to manage this issue are questioned. This paper investigates an alternative solution: civilian service, inspired by Austria and Germany, where civilian service complements military service and allows civilian servants to work in the LTC sector, among others. The thesis aims to explore
if civilian service in Austria and Germany serves as a mechanism to address the labor shortages in the LTC sector and how Sweden could benefit from civilian service. Through a qualitative multi-case study using secondary data, examining Austria's, Germany's, and Sweden's demographic and labor market variables and the foundation of civilian service in Germany and Austria, this research explores how demographics, labor market variables, and civilian service impact labor supply in LTC. Empirical evidence from Germany and Austria suggests that civilian service mitigates labor shortages in the LTC sector. While the effect of civilian service on wages may differ, civilian service plays a crucial role in maintaining working conditions and the supply of labor in the LTC sector. Given Sweden's severe labor shortage and poor working conditions, implementing civilian service
could potentially mitigate shortages and improve working conditions. Therefore, it warrants consideration as a potential solution to the LTC labor shortage in Sweden. (Less)
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Jonsson, Alma LU
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EOSK12 20241
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English
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9165556
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2024-07-03 07:08:26
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  abstract     = {{Population aging and labor market variables exacerbate the labor shortage in the Long-term care (LTC) sector in many European countries. In Sweden, existing strategies to manage this issue are questioned. This paper investigates an alternative solution: civilian service, inspired by Austria and Germany, where civilian service complements military service and allows civilian servants to work in the LTC sector, among others. The thesis aims to explore
if civilian service in Austria and Germany serves as a mechanism to address the labor shortages in the LTC sector and how Sweden could benefit from civilian service. Through a qualitative multi-case study using secondary data, examining Austria's, Germany's, and Sweden's demographic and labor market variables and the foundation of civilian service in Germany and Austria, this research explores how demographics, labor market variables, and civilian service impact labor supply in LTC. Empirical evidence from Germany and Austria suggests that civilian service mitigates labor shortages in the LTC sector. While the effect of civilian service on wages may differ, civilian service plays a crucial role in maintaining working conditions and the supply of labor in the LTC sector. Given Sweden's severe labor shortage and poor working conditions, implementing civilian service
could potentially mitigate shortages and improve working conditions. Therefore, it warrants consideration as a potential solution to the LTC labor shortage in Sweden.}},
  author       = {{Jonsson, Alma}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Exploring Civilian Service: An alternative approach to mitigate Labor Shortages in the Long-Term Care Sector}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}