In the current global economy, chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become the leading cause of death and a major health concern for both developed and developing countries. Among other factors, the worldwide spread of NCDs is driven by the globalisation of unhealthy habits. The purpose...

This paper investigates whether globalised economies are able to offer expanded and equalised opportunities for work using the capability approach as the theoretical framework. We not only look at the quantity of available work or its lack (employment/unemployment) but also its quality (working...