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Economic Efficiency as an Outcome of the Danish Flexicurity Model
The Danish flexicurity model contributes to greater overall economic efficiency by facilitating a better allocation of labor, where workers are more easily matched with suitable jobs. This system enhances the economy's adaptability to changing conditions. A key reason for this adaptability is that workers, supported by a robust social safety net and retraining opportunities, are less likely to resist economic shifts that could lead to job loss.
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