The Economic and Social Determinants of NEET Rates in European Union Countries
By: Mihai Roman, Adrian Lungu and Lidija Kraujalienė
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jses-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2285-388X
Language: English
Page range: 42 - 56
Published on: Jun 29, 2026
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
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