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This study aims to increase our understanding of the characteristics and position of the low-skilled in the Czech Republic. In particular, we use available microdata to describe the key characteristics of the low-skilled (who they are and where they reside) and their labor market outcomes (how they perform in the labor market). We consider labor market policies that could mobilize the low-skilled and ensure their long-term inclusion in the labor market. Figure 1. Employment Rate Among the Low-skilled (%) 90,0 80,0 70,0 60,0 50,0 40,0 30,0 20,0 10,0 0,0 Source: Eurostat, people 20-64 years old, low-skilled defined as ISCED 2011 levels 0-2. This study is structured as follows: We first describe the data and methodology used in the analysis. In the next two sections, we focus on the characteristics of the low-skilled, their labor market performance, and their jobs. The next two sections present evidence on the motivation of the low-skilled to work and on the distribution of the low-skilled and the variation in their performance across regions. The seventh section considers an alternative definition of the low-skilled as the low-paid. The eighth section discusses – based on the presented evidence – the main causes of the poor labor market performance of the low-skilled and suggests relevant policy recommendations. The ninth section concludes. 8 Slovakia Croatia Bulgaria Poland Lithuania Czech Republic Slovenia Belgium Greece Ireland Italy France Hungary Finland Romania Spain Austria Latvia Luxembourg Cyprus Malta Germany Norway Netherlands Sweden Denmark Estonia United Kingdom Portugal Switzerland Iceland