Labour economics
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Labour economics
Paperback. Editor(s): Memedovic, Olga; Kuyvenhoven, Arie; Molle, Willem T.M. Series: Ettore Majorana International Science Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCL; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461378570
- ISBN
- 9781461378570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 237.75
€ 237.75
Paperback. Examines the economic, political, and social causes and consequences of declining wages in the United States. This title presents a comprehensive analysis of the many factors affecting labor costs and concludes that many of them result from choices made by the states themselves through the laws and policies they enact. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589010888
- ISBN
- 9781589010888
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Condition: New
€ 70.50
€ 70.50
Paperback. This study draws on data and surveys to examine the measurable and the perceived effects of globalization on American workers. It explores whether large relative losses will continue to limit US international economic initiatives and then looks at perceptions of globalization's effects. Num Pages: 150 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFS; KCF; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 218.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322958
- ISBN
- 9780881322958
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.43
€ 26.99
€ 20.43
Hardback. Globalization has pushed China and India to the centre of the stage but what has been the impact on workers in these countries? This book demonstrates the complexity of the processes and responses at play. There are signs that both states are shifting their role in a 'counter movement from above'. But will this be enough to quell the social unrest? Editor(s): Bowles, Paul; Harriss, John. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FPC; JFFS; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230880
- ISBN
- 9780230230880
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Condition: New
€ 64.86
€ 64.86
Paperback. There arenumerous labour and employment issues facing South Asia in this era of growth. Withcritical examination ofongoing labour reforms, andusing extensive field surveys, this book will be ofinterest to all seeking an analysis of labour economics, labour laws, economic growth and globalization in South Asia." Editor(s): Sato, H. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359592
- ISBN
- 9781349359592
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Condition: New
€ 121.37
€ 121.37
Hardcover. Although economists have long pointed to the aggregate gains from increased economic integration, the popular perception of globalization is much more pessimistic. Workers feel less secure in their jobs and fear wage losses and unemployment. This book explores these issues, and asks whether the concerns are warranted. Editor(s): Greenaway, Professor David; Upward, Richard; Wright, Peter. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004931
- ISBN
- 9780230004931
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Condition: New
€ 63.91
€ 63.91
Paperback. This book explores theoretical developments of trade models, as well as examining migration, and labor markets, the wage and unemployment impacts of adjustment, and occupational mobility, exchange rate fluctuations and trade exposure, fragmentation, and the labor market. Editor(s): Greenaway, D; Upward, R; Wright, P. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCF; KCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349281732
- ISBN
- 9781349281732
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Condition: New
€ 63.00
€ 63.00
Hardcover. There are numerous labour and employment issues facing South Asia in this era of growth. With critical examination of ongoing labour reforms, and using extensive field surveys, this book will be of interest to all seeking an analysis of labour economics, labour laws, economic growth and globalization in South Asia. Editor(s): Sato, Hiroshi; Murayama, Mayumi. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; JFFS; KCFM; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 605.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230538030
- ISBN
- 9780230538030
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Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
Hardcover. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403932617
- ISBN
- 9781403932617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.14
€ 64.14
Paperback. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHB; JPS; KCF; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349516216
- ISBN
- 9781349516216
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Condition: New
€ 64.29
€ 64.29
Paperback. What models of distributive justice can the 21st century promote to challenge the spread of insecurity, inequality and social fragmentation? This book presents a vision combining security of income and representation without moralistic state control. Num Pages: 457 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCFM; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 582.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 457
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333776520
- ISBN
- 9780333776520
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Condition: New
€ 122.79
€ 122.79
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745327983
- ISBN
- 9780745327983
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.40
€ 40.99
€ 31.40
Hardcover. Editor(s): Paus, Eva. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403984296
- ISBN
- 9781403984296
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Condition: New
€ 64.41
€ 64.41
Paperback. Leading experts analyze the impact of the rapid growth of offshore outsourcing in manufacturing and IT. For some it promises more rapid economic growth and for some developing countries it is an opportunity to leapfrog, while others are sidelined but it also means labour and governments may lose bargaining power vis-a-vis globally mobile capital." Editor(s): Paus, Eva. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCF; KCP; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349539819
- ISBN
- 9781349539819
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Condition: New
€ 63.23
€ 63.23
Paperback. Leading experts analyze the impact of the rapid growth of offshore outsourcing in manufacturing and IT. For some it promises more rapid economic growth and for some developing countries it is an opportunity to leapfrog, while others are sidelined but it also means labour and governments may lose bargaining power vis-a-vis globally mobile capital. Editor(s): Paus, Eva. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230609099
- ISBN
- 9780230609099
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Condition: New
€ 63.42
€ 63.42
Paperback. Explores how flexibility and uncertainty in the IT labor market are constructed and sustained through concrete human actions. Drawing on field research in southern India and in Australia, and folding an ethnography into a political economy examination, this book offers an analysis of the India-based global labor management practice. Series: In-Formation. Num Pages: 208 pages, 9 halftones. 3 line illus. 1 table. 1 map. BIC Classification: KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691118529
- ISBN
- 9780691118529
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.89
€ 42.99
€ 30.89
Paperback. This text analyzes scholarship and controversies on the glass ceiling and labour market discrimination in conjunction with the specific labour histories of Asian American ethnic groups. Series: Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742503359
- ISBN
- 9780742503359
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Condition: New
€ 59.82
€ 59.82
Paperback. The contributors consider a wide range of issues, from an examination of the male/female wage gap that starts when girls are teenagers, to policewomen in Persian Gulf countries, to Latinas' politics, to Aboriginal health care workers, to secretarial work, and to feminist activism in Cuban hip hop. Editor(s): Morrow, Colette; Fredrick, Terri Ann. Series: A Feminist Formations Reader. Num Pages: 312 pages, 1, 1 graphs. BIC Classification: JFFK; JFSJ1; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421406350
- ISBN
- 9781421406350
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Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 36.82
€ 44.99
€ 36.82
Paperback. Series: Great Minds Series. Num Pages: 419 pages. BIC Classification: KCA; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 28. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Prometheus Books UK United States
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573921398
- ISBN
- 9781573921398
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Condition: New
€ 18.46
€ 18.46
Hardback. Through a detailed analysis of macroeconomic changes and individuals' lifetime employment trajectories, this book explains why Japan and Taiwan have experienced different levels of improvement in women's economic status over the last half century. Series: Studies in Social Inequality. Num Pages: 280 pages, 15 tables, 51 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; 1FPJ; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804760096
- ISBN
- 9780804760096
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.18
€ 76.18
Hardback. Focuses on women and households as significant productive units of global production systems and brings gender and social reproduction into the theoretical center of global commodity and value chain analysis. Editor(s): Dunaway, Wilma A. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804787949
- ISBN
- 9780804787949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.79
€ 148.79
Hardcover. The Soviet Union was the first country to give women equal rights and equal pay, but this was not carried through in practice. This study applies modern econometrics to survey data collected in the USSR. Analysis of data from Russia shows how legislative equality hid actual discrimination. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVU; JFFJ; JFSJ1; KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 591.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333734148
- ISBN
- 9780333734148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.35
€ 122.35
Paperback. Men and women's distinctive roles in productive activity affect their economic independence. This study uses basic economic principles to analyze the differences between men and women who are in employment, are unemployed or are non-participant in labour markets. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSJ; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 271.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333657799
- ISBN
- 9780333657799
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.46
€ 69.46
Hardback. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSJ; JNK; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 218 x 19. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137514622
- ISBN
- 9781137514622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.30
€ 111.30