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Messina, Julián (contributor) - 2006

The group of contributors in this book come from academia and international organizations in Europe and the USA. They focus on trade unions, which affect real-wage flexibility and the provision of training to workers. They also concentrate on employment protection legislation, which discourages...

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Innovating European labour markets : dynamics and perspectives

Ester, P. (contributor) - 2008

This book examines innovative theoretical perspectives and novel labour market policy responses to Europe's changing work demands, employment careers and life courses. It presents creative ideas and recommendations for flexicurity policies at various levels and in different social and economic...

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Labour market policy and unemployment : impact and process evaluations in selected European countries

Mosley, Hugh (contributor); Koning, Jaap de (contributor) - 2001

This book examines the effectiveness of active labour market policies and their contribution to the prevention of social exclusion. The evaluation studies reported in this volume focus on two aspects of active labour market policies that have been relatively neglected in previous research and...

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The rise of unemployment in Europe : a Keynesian approach

Stockhammer, Engelbert - 2004

This book offers a long overdue and refreshing Keynesian approach to the rise of European unemployment. It critically … discusses the NAIRU theory and presents econometric evidence to assess the relative importance of capital investment and labor …1. The rise of unemployment in Europe : a synopsis -- 2. Profits and unemployment : is there an equilibrium rate of …

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Contingent employment in Europe and the United States

Storrie, Donald W. (contributor); … - 2003

Contingent Employment in Europe and the United States examines the developments in labour markets in advanced economies in the 21st century, as regards contingent employment. This is defined as employment relationships that can be terminated with minimal costs within a predetermined period of...

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Human capital over the life cycle : a European perspective

Sofer, Catherine (contributor) - 2004

Human Capital Over the Life Cycle synthesises comparative research on the processes of human capital formation in the areas of education and training in Europe, in relation to the labour market. The book proposes that one of the most important challenges faced by Europe today is to understand...

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Entrepreneurship research in Europe : outcomes and perspectives

Fayolle, Alain; Johannisson, Bengt; Ulijn, J. M.; … - 2005

In this vital new book, leading international scholars highlight the unique characteristics and rich variety of European research in entrepreneurship. They pursue several different perspectives and focus on the key issues and most significant developments in the field

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Handbook on the history of European banks

European Association for Banking History - 1994

The handbook on the history of European banks combines a comprehensive overview with extensive and detailed empirical analysis on the development of European banking and the subsequent impact of banks on national economies

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A handbook of industrial districts

Becattini, Giacomo (contributor); … - 2009

In this comprehensive original reference work, the editors have brought together an unrivalled group of distinguished scholars and practitioners to comment on the historical and contemporary role of industrial districts (IDs)

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Transatlantic sport : the comparative economics of North American and European sports

Barros, Carlos Pestana (contributor); … - 2002

This book offers a comparative perspective on the economics of sport and highlights both the similarities and differences in the North American and European models of sport. It tackles policy issues, such as the organising, financing and regulation of team sports alongside theoretical issues...

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