Economic Council of the Labour Movement (ECLM)


The Economic Council of the Labour Movement (ECLM) is a Danish economic policy institute and think-tank working to promote social justice in Denmark.

ECLM aims to contribute to a society where economic growth and wealth does not result in increased inequality and new social divisions. Our vision is a society where all citizens have equal opportunities.

ECLM’s main objective is to produce and communicate social and economic knowledge which can qualify and widen the public debate and guide policymakers on issues such as employment, education, inequality, and economic and sustainable growth. ECLM is working on its own initiatives but also in cooperation with the Danish trade unions and international partners, such as the FEPS network.

ECLM was founded in 1936 as a forum for Danish trade union leaders and MPs from the Social Democratic Party to discuss social and economic issues. The council is supported by a secretariat consisting of economists and communication staff. The employees are often used by the Danish media as economic experts providing the public debate with an empirical foundation.

The ECLM is funded by the members of Fagbevægelsens Hovedorganisation (The Danish TUC), and by revenue from research and analyses carried out in collaboration or on behalf of our clients and partners.

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Publications
24/04/2017

Policies to stimulate investment in the age of financialisation in Europe

Despite increasing profits private investment remained weak in Europe as firms directed their profits to […]
24/04/2017

A coordinated mix of public investment and incomes policies for sustainable development in Europe

This policy brief presents the impact of a coordinated policy mix of increased public investment […]
24/04/2017

The effects of financialisation and financial development on investment

Evidence from firm-level data in Europe
24/04/2017

An Investment and Equality-Led Sustainable Development Strategy for Europe

Austerity policies coupled with rising inequality in Europe have resulted in a prolonged stagnation and […]
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Events
18/04/2023
Oslo, Norway (Expert meeting)

Progressive digital programme

Algorithms at the workplace
04 - 05/05/2017
London, UK

Income distribution, investment and sustainability

The conference is co-organised by Greenwich Political Economy Research Centre (GPERC), part of the university’s Business […]
05/03/2015
Brussels, Belgium

Recovery for whom? Austerity policies, gendered impacts and policy alternatives for Europe

Austerity policies and cuts in Europe have been particularly harmful to women who in most […]
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News
13/03/2023

Digital programme: Algorithms at the workplace

FEPS, together with Nordic partners, launched a Digital Program on algorithmic management and workers' rights
11/12/2013

Research Project: Beyond Austerity, Towards Employment: a Gender Aware Framework

FEPS, together with the Economic Council of the Labour Movement (ECLM), the School of Oriental […]
10/12/2013

Research Project: Europe within the Global Economy

FEPS in collaboration with the Economic Council of the Labour Movement – ECLM – (Copenhagen)  […]