Labor Markets and Social Security : Issues and Policy Options in the U.S. and Europe /

These continue to be difficult times for the labor markets of the industrialized nations. Shifts in labor demand, deregulatory impulses, and the ongoing process of globalization have each impacted the labor markets of the United States and Europe. In the face of the globalization of economic relatio...

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Main Author: Addison, John T.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Welfens, Paul J. J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2004.
Edition:Second Edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:These continue to be difficult times for the labor markets of the industrialized nations. Shifts in labor demand, deregulatory impulses, and the ongoing process of globalization have each impacted the labor markets of the United States and Europe. In the face of the globalization of economic relations and the challenge of the NICs, employment has stagnated in some member states of the EU - in sharp contrast to the United States. Even though several European countries have introduced seemingly successful labor market reforms, whether Euroland as a whole will be able to cope with heterogeneous labor market dynamics and rising immigration is an open question. This theme provides the backdrop to this book. Its main focus is on labor market rules, unemployment, and aspects of the social security system. Theory and practice receive equal attention. Options for reforming labor markets and the social security system provide the policy content.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 402 pages 108 illustrations)
ISBN:9783540247807 (electronic bk.)
3540247807 (electronic bk.)