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![The Social Dimensions of Employment]()
The Social Dimensions of Employment
Edited by Antonio Argandoña, Jordi Gual
The contributions to this timely volume explore the social implications of labour market reforms, and assess the complex relationship between the economic and non-economic aspects of labour institutions. The authors ascertain that labour... -
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The Economics of Sin
Samuel Cameron
The Economics of Sin examines the definition and evolution of sin from the perspective of rational choice economics, yet is conscious of the limitations of such an approach. The author argues that because engaging in activities deemed to...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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![International Handbook of Urban Systems]()
International Handbook of Urban Systems
Edited by H. S. Geyer
This authoritative Handbook provides a comprehensive account of migration and economic development throughout the world, in both developed and developing countries. Some of the world’s most experienced researchers in this field look ... -
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![Making Ends Meet in Contemporary Russia]()
Making Ends Meet in Contemporary Russia
Simon Clarke
This book reviews the available data to analyse the forms, scale and incidence of these phenomena. The author finds that so-called ‘survival strategies’ merely represent a continuation of traditional soviet practices. He demonstrates tha... -
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The End of Marriage?
Jane Lewis
The modern day sees fewer marriages than before, and cohabitation is a major driver of family change. Jane Lewis questions whether this is – as many commentators argue and fear – a sign of ever-increasing individualism. Just as the or... -
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![Social Exclusion in European Welfare States]()
Social Exclusion in European Welfare States
Edited by Ruud Muffels, Panos Tsakloglou, David G. Mayes
Social Exclusion in European Welfare States focuses on the complex relationship between economic welfare, labour market performance and social inclusion/exclusion. The contributors in the volume examine in detail the alleged trade-off be...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Global Skill Shortages
Malcolm S. Cohen, Mahmood A. Zaidi
As the world entered the twenty-first century, global skill shortages in many occupations were evident throughout the world. While these were mitigated by a global recession, there is no generally agreed upon method for measuring these s...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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![Competing Capitalisms: Institutions and Economies]()
Competing Capitalisms: Institutions and Economies
Edited by Richard Whitley
This authoritative collection brings together the leading contributions to the comparative study of forms of capitalism. An introductory essay presents the context in which these contributions developed, discusses the major issues raised... -
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Education, Training and Employment Dynamics
Edited by Klaus Schömann, Philip J. O’Connell
Education and training are of critical importance to individual employment prospects. This book questions whether the policies that govern education, training and employment actually facilitate or inhibit social integration. The author...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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![The Economics of Health Care in Asia-Pacific Countries]()
The Economics of Health Care in Asia-Pacific Countries
Edited by Teh-Wei Hu, Chee-Ruey Hsieh
This book presents quantitative research on various aspects of health care reform and health policy in Asia-Pacific countries such as China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the US – nations diverse in their economic developmen...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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![The Dynamics of Full Employment]()
The Dynamics of Full Employment
Edited by Günther Schmid, Bernard Gazier
Persistent unemployment is recognised as one of the main mechanisms of social and political exclusion. The Dynamics of Full Employment provides a new and fresh approach to the question of full employment in contemporary society. It offer...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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Labour Markets, Gender and Institutional Change
Edited by Hugh Mosley, Jacqueline O’Reilly
The original essays in this book have been written by a number of leading international experts in the field of labour market studies to honour the intellectual contribution and lifetime achievement of Günther Schmid.
