Shows that diffusion of microelectronic machinery has not progressed far and that labour displacement effects do not appear very important at this stage.

Covers trends in the 1980s and 1990s. Includes case studies of social and labour policies in eight companies.

Examines whether labour productivity and industrial competitiveness are affected by legislation on dismissals, atypical contracts of employment and unemployment benefits.

Increases in the United States tariff-rate quota for sugar are simulated to determine the impact of Cuban market access and an increased Mexican allotment. The effects on both domestic and international sugar markets, including production, consumption, prices and trade, are determined and...

Study on the Latin American transnational migration patterns and their relationship with development.