This paper provides an economic framework within which to consider the effectiveness and limitations of auction markets. The paper looks at the use of auctions as a policy instrument and the effects of auction design on consumer interests, the efficient allocation of resources, and industry...

Provides guidance on how to improve the accessibility of rural people to the various economic and social goods, services and facilities that they need in their daily lives.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Study of urban development and urbanemployment in the jakarta urban area in Indonesia - covers investment patterns, urbaninfrastructure, urban population and labour force, unemployment and underemployment, rural migration trends and demographic aspects, the low income informal...

The survey of 53 microenterprises specialised in the production of metal doors and windows in the two major towns of the country highlights two common features: all have less than ten years of activity and concentrate in urban areas where the building industry is expanding. Legislation developed...

Examines the role of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in employment and the economy in South Africa and assesses the impact of the policy and legislative environment on these enterprises. Focuses on the number and quality of jobs being created in the sector.