Disabled people, that is, individuals who report a long-term limiting health problem, are one of the most disadvantaged groups within the labor market. In the EU, for example, the employment rate among disabled people is just less than 50%. Moreover, the prevalence of disability amongst the population is sizable and often underestimated, with 1 in 8 Europeans aged 15–64 currently disabled. The substantial disadvantage experienced by a significant minority means the experience of disabled people within the labor market is an issue of key social, economic, and fiscal policy importance, with governments internationally looking for effective solutions. Read the full commentary.
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