Exploring a long administrative database: an evaluation of short training program for the unemployed

Abstract

This study evaluates the impact of a Portuguese short training program, Vida Ativa, created in 2012 for the unemployed. ALMPs represent a large financial effort for the Government, hence, it is important to measure their effectiveness. The dissertation pursues an analysis of administrative data of IEFP from 2012 to 2019. An OLS analysis assesses the effects that the program has on unemployment spell duration after participation and on recurrence of unemployment. The results on duration show that the program increases duration of the unemployment spell, however, it decreases the probability of re-unemployment. Limitations imply caution in interpretation