Author: Thomas H. McCurdyPublisher: Kingston, Ont. : Institute for Economic Research, Queen's University
ISBN:
Category : Labor supply
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Occupational Implications of Microelectronic-based Technical Change
Author: Thomas H. McCurdyPublisher: Kingston, Ont. : Institute for Economic Research, Queen's University
ISBN:
Category : Labor supply
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Implications of Skill-biased Technological Change
Author: Eli BermanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cambio tecnologico
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Demand for less skilled workers decreased dramatically in the US and in other developed countries over the past two decades. We argue that pervasive skill-biased technological change rather than increased trade with the developing world is the principal culprit. The pervasiveness of this technological change is important for two reasons. First, it is an immediate and testable implication of technological change. Second, under standard assumptions, the more pervasive the skill-biased technological change the greater the increase in the embodied supply of less skilled workers and the greater the depressing effect on their relative wages through world goods prices. In contrast, in the Heckscher-Ohlin model with small open economies, the skill-bias of local technological changes does not affect wages. Thus, pervasiveness deals with a major criticism of skill-biased technological change as a cause. Testing the implications of pervasive, skill-biased technological change we find strong supporting evidence. First, across the OECD, most industries have increased the proportion of skilled workers employed despite rising or stable relative wages. Second, increases in demand for skills were concentrated in the same manufacturing industries in different developed countries.
The Process of Technological Change
Author: Jon ClarkPublisher: CUP Archive
ISBN: 9780521386982
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The Implications of Microelectronics for Canadian Workers
Author: Boris MatherPublisher: Ottawa, Ont., Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
ISBN:
Category : Labor supply
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Technological Change, Rationalisation and Industrial Relations
Author: Otto JacobiPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351709348
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Originally published in 1986 the first part of this book outlines some of the general problems of technological change and labour relations. It discusses the politics of rationalisation and of industrialisation in the car industry by examining case studies of Volkswagen British Leyland and FIAT. The impact developments exert on trade unions in the UK, Germany and Italy is discussed simultaneously.
Skills, Training and Retraining Required to Match the New Occupational Profiles in Commerce and Offices
Author: International Labour Organisation. Advisory Committee on Salaried Employees and Professional Workers. SessionPublisher: International Labour Organization
ISBN: 9221086763
Category : Clerks
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Employment, Income and Occupational Effects of Computer-based Automation in Canada
Author: Thomas H. McCurdyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automation
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
This paper describes an economic model that is designed to simulate the impact of computer-based automation on future Canadian industry employment and occupational structure. The model combines the features of a Keynesian macroeconomic system with the detailed industrial structure of input-output analysis and census-based occupational distribution of employment. The mechanics of the model feature a number of innovative techniques that are of professional interest to economics.
Labour Information
Author: International Labour OfficePublisher: International Labour Organization
ISBN: 9789221072744
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
This reference book provides a core list of publications in the labour field covering both reference materials and selected ILO publications in English. It covers employment training, labour relations, labour administration, working conditions and environment, social security, promotion of equality and workers' education.
Bulletin
Author: Monthly Labor Review
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Labor laws and legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Publishes in-depth articles on labor subjects, current labor statistics, information about current labor contracts, and book reviews.