Job Creation and Labour Law:Vol. 6:From Protection Towards Pro-Action


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Papers presented at the annual conference of the International Club Meeting of Labour Law Periodicals, held at the University of Modena, April 28-29, 2000.




World Labour Report, 1997-1998


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Comprises a compilation of press clippings from newspapers around the world commenting on the World Labour Report 1997-98: "Industrial relations, democracy and social stability", in particular on the issue of declining union membership as a consequence of reduced public-sector employment, globalization, and increase in non-unionized service jobs.




The Survival of the European Welfare State


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'Crisis'. 'Breakdown'. 'Dismantlement.' Since the 1970's, these have become the catchphrases used to describe the condition of the welfare states in Europe, in academic and media analyses alike. This book provides an alternative, more optimistic interpretation. It aims to increase both theoretical understanding and empirical knowledge of recent welfare reforms in areas including Spain, Denmark, the UK, Germany and the EU as a whole. An essential resource for students, researchers and practitioners with an interest in the welfare state.







Apertura Económica Y Empleo


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Comprises six articles discussing the effects of structural adjustment on employment, productivity and income.







Managing in Uncertainty: Theory and Practice


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This book provides a new point of view on the subject of the management of uncertainty. It covers a wide variety of both theoretical and practical issues involving the analysis and management of uncertainty in the fields of finance, management and marketing. Audience: Researchers and professionals from operations research, management science and economics.




Non-standard Employment under Globalization


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Expansion of non-standard employment under globalization is widely observed in all of the newly industrializing countries. This book explores the deregulation of labour markets, social protection for nonstandard workers, and social security reforms in accordance with the transformation of employment.







Social Democracy Inside Out


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A controversial new analysis of the relationship between social democratic governments and labor. The book will make a major contribution to the comparative political economy of industrialized democracies.