Labor Markets and Economic Development

Ravi Kanbur editor Jan Svejnar editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:23rd Apr '09

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As developing and transition economies enter the next phase of reforms, labor market issues increasingly come to the fore. With the increased competition from globalization, the discussion is shifting to the need for greater labor market flexibility and the creation of "good" jobs. Moreover, the greater actual and perceived insecurity in labor markets has generated a new agenda on how to structure safety nets and labor market regulation. The older questions of the links between the formal and informal labor market, reappear with new dimensions and significance. More generally, it is clear that an accurate understanding of how labor market structures function is essential if we are to analyze alternative policy proposals in the wake of these concerns.

Oddly enough, in spite of this great importance, there are no recent monographs that bring together rigorous studies produced by academic researchers on these various issues. This book fills that gap. Under the steely editorship of Ravi Kanbur and Jan Svejnar, the contributors flourish in their attempts to enliven these debates.

'Labor markets have been at the heart of development economics ever since Arthur Lewis’ seminal work. This collection of fine articles by leading academics and policy makers helps bring the latest research in the role of labor markets in development to readers in an accessible form.' Djavad Salehi-Isfahani (Virginia Tech, USA)

ISBN: 9780415777414

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Weight: 1260g

592 pages