Informal Labour Markets and Development (Studies in Development Economics and Policy)
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Description for Informal Labour Markets and Development (Studies in Development Economics and Policy)
Hardcover. Editor(s): Guha-Khasnobis, Basudeb; Kanbur, Ravi. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
This book presents significant new research on the informal labour markets of developing countries. Examining the critical role of informal labour markets in allowing countries to adjust successfully to the forces of globalization, this volume also brings to the fore a number of problems associated with the expansion of informal employment.
This book presents significant new research on the informal labour markets of developing countries. Examining the critical role of informal labour markets in allowing countries to adjust successfully to the forces of globalization, this volume also brings to the fore a number of problems associated with the expansion of informal employment.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Development Economics and Policy
Number of Pages
265
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403987556
SKU
V9781403987556
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CHRISTOPHER ADAM Reader in Development Economics, University of Oxford, UK JOÃN PEDRO W. DE AZEVEDO Research Associate, Brazilian Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA), Brazil INDRANEEL DASGUPTA Reader, School of Economics, University of Nottingham, UK RALITZA DIMOVA Lecturer, Economics and Finance Department, Brunel Business School, Brunel University, UK ABIODUN O. FOLAWEWO Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of the West Indies, ... Read more
Reviews for Informal Labour Markets and Development (Studies in Development Economics and Policy)
'Despite Arthur Lewis's predictions and arguments in the 1950s, it is clear that the informal sector is here to stay. Over the last half a century, the dynamics of rich and poor economies have further impressed the fact that 'informality' is not a passing phenomenon. In this context, this volume from UNU-WIDER is a great contribution to an appreciation of ... Read more