Author: Rebecca M. BlankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 39
Book Description
Evaluation the connection between social protection and economic flexibility
Author: Rebecca M. BlankSocial Protection vs. Economic Flexibility
Author: Rebecca M. BlankPublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226056805
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
As the Clinton administration considers major overhauls in health insurance, welfare, and labor market regulation, it is important for economists and policymakers to understand the impact of social and welfare programs on employment rates. This volume explores how programs such as social security, income transfers, and child care in Western Europe, the United States, and Japan have affected labor market flexibility—the ability of workers to adjust to fast-growing segments of the economy. Does tying health insurance to employment limit job mobility? Do housing policies inhibit workers from moving to new jobs in different areas? What are the effects of daycare and maternity leave policies on working mothers? The authors explore these and many other questions in an effort to understand why European unemployment rates are so high compared with the U.S. rate. Through an examination of diverse data sets across different countries, the authors find that social protection programs do not strongly affect labor market flexibility. A valuable comparison of labor markets and welfare programs, this book demonstrates how social protection policies have affected employment rates around the globe.
Evaluating the Connection Between Social Protection and Economic Flexibility
Author: Rebecca M. BlankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic development
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Over the last 10 years, a variety of analysts have blamed high unemployment and stagnant economic growth in Europe on inflexible labor markets and pointed to the US as a more flexible economy, due to its less regulated labor markets and less generous social protection programs. This paper reviews that debate, critiques the arguments about the relationship between social protection programs and labor market adjustment, and reviews the research literature on this topic. In general, we conclude that much less is known about the aggregate effects of social protection programs on the economy than is generally claimed. Within the very limited existing research, there is little evidence of a significant trade-off between social programs and labor market adjustment, although there is also not much evidence to support those who claim that social protection promotes economic growth. The paper ends by suggesting future research directions.
EVALUTING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SOCIAL PROTECTION AND ECONOMIC FLEXIBILITY
Author: Rebecca M. BLANKSocial Partnership and Economic Performance
Author: Bernard CaseyPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781782543435
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
There has been a marked trend towards decentralisation of labour market regulation in many European countries. This book assesses the impact of social partnership and social protection on the macroeconomic performance of member states of the EU.
Work in the New Economy
Author: Chris BennerPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470695412
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This book contributes to our understanding of the transformation of work in the information economy, through a detailed examination of labor markets in Silicon Valley. It provides an original and insightful analysis of flexible labor including growing volatility in work demands and increasingly tenuous employment relations. Contributes to our understanding of the transformation of work in the information economy, through a detailed examination of labor markets in Silicon Valley. Provides an original and insightful analysis of flexible labor including growing volatility in work demands and increasingly tenuous employment relations. Examines the increasingly important role of labor market intermediaries. Shows that some workers clearly thrive in this vibrant context, but many face high levels of insecurity admist growing inquality.
Measuring Globalisation
Author: Axel DreherPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387740694
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Globalisation is a timely and controversial topic. Against the chorus of globalisation’s proponents and detractors, the authors propose an approach for measuring globalisation and its consequences. Undertaking a comprehensive review of the literature on globalisation and using data from the MGI and KOF indices, the well-respected authors build a framework for defining globalisation and analyzing the relationships among economic, political, and social variables.
The Economics of Adjustment and Growth
Author: Pierre-Richard AgénorPublisher: La Editorial, UPR
ISBN: 9780674015784
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 794
Book Description
This book provides a systematic and coherent framework for understanding the interactions between the micro and macro dimensions of economic adjustment policies; that is, it explores short-run macroeconomic management and structural adjustment policies aimed at promoting economic growth. It emphasizes the importance of structural microeconomic characteristics in the transmission of policy shocks and the response of the economy to adjustment policies. It has particular relevance to the economics of developing countries. The book is directed to economists interested in an overview of the economics of reform; economists in international organizations, such as the UN, the IMF, and the World Bank, dealing with development; and economists in developing countries. It is also a text for advanced undergraduate students pursuing a degree in economic policy and management and students in political science and public policy.
Comparative Employment Relations in the Global Economy
Author: Carola FregePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135020949
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
"Employment Relations" is widely taught in business schools around the world. Increasingly however more emphasis is being placed on the comparative and international dimensions of the relations between employers and workers. It is becoming ever more important to comprehend today’s work and employment issues alongside a knowledge of the dynamics between global financial and product markets, global production chains, national and international employment actors and institutions and the ways in which these relationships play out in different national contexts. This textbook is the first to present a cross-section of country studies, including all four BRIC countries, Brazil, Russia, India and China alongside integrative thematic chapters covering all the important topics needed to excel in this field. The textbook also benefits from the editors' and contributors' experience as leading scholars in Employment Relations. The book is an ideal resource for students on advanced undergraduate and postgraduate comparative programmes across areas such as Employment Relations, Human Resource Management, Political Economy, Labour Politics, Industrial and Economic Sociology, Regulation and Social Policy.
United in Diversity?
Author: Jens AlberPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195376633
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
This is the first volume in the International Policy Exchange Series, edited by Douglas J. Besharov and Neil Gilbert.