[...]In this article, we examine the wage-puzzle phenomenon ofthe 1990s. Specifically, we explore whether changes in paystructure can account for the behavior of CPH during thedecade. Labor markets have changed considerably over the pasttwenty years: workers today receive a higher portion of...

Argues that employment remains depressed in the majority of Eurozone countries and that a further 4.5 million jobs may be lost. Suggests that addressing the jobs crisis in the Eurozone requires, first, repairing the financial system urgently.

Discusses gender issues relevant to labour statistics, measurement methodologies and dissemination practices.

Discusses gender issues relevant to labour statistics, measurement methodologies and dissemination practices.

Presents the findings of a survey of 2344 persons, carried out in April and May 1992.

Criticizes the standard international definition of unemployment as being too restrictive to measure accurately unemployment in labour- surplus economies. Using Indonesia as a basis, proposes a definition which is based on trends in real wages which aims to reflect the real extent of labour...