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The transition to market in Slovenia created labor displacements that were on par or greater than that experienced in North America in the 1980s. A simple theoretical model suggests that factors which raise the probability of layoff should also increase the probability of a quit, predictions...

This paper analyzes trends and outcomes in Sri Lanka's labor markets and seeks to assess the likely impacts of labor market reform. A key question is whether the likely losses for some workers from labor market deregulation is justified by gains in the number of jobs? And are potential losers...