Figure 9From: Full employment: a distant dream for EuropeThe wedge created by income taxes and social insurance contributions is highest in Italy. (average personal income tax and social security contributions [employer and employee] on gross labor income, 100 percent of average wage for a person without a partner and no children). Source: World Bank estimates, using OECD and Institute for the Study of Labor data. Note: Dark blue bars represent Western Europe, and light blue emerging European economies.Back to article page