Unemployment: A Problem of Policy: Analysis of British Experience and Prospects

Description: Unemployment: A Problem of Policy by G.D.N. Worswick Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The high level of unemployment in Britain in the 1980s led many people to believe that it would continue indefinitely. After a preliminary examination of the statistics of employment and unemployment in Britain, this 1991 book exposes the major factors determining their trends as a basis for considering the likely developments and policy options. Publisher Description The high level of unemployment in Britain in the 1980s led many people to believe that it would continue indefinitely, and many arguments were advanced to explain it. After a preliminary examination of the statistics of employment and unemployment in Britain, this book exposes the major factors determining their trends as a basis for considering the likely developments and policy options. The study covers most of the explanations found in academic debate as well as in popular belief, drawing on a wide range of empirical research, including systematic international comparisons as well as case studies of particular interest. The analysis is carried out under four main headings: structural change; the wage question; macroeconomic policy; and the international dimension. Innovation and structural changes have a powerful influence on the pattern and volume of employment, and particular attention is paid to the effects of information technology, to the persistence of regional disparities in unemployment, and to changing patterns in the provision of jobs. Of the many links between wages and employment, two have been especially prominent.First, that unemployment is caused by real wages being too high; and second, that the problem lies in the tendency for nominal wages to rise too fast. Both theories are explored, and detailed attention is paid to policy prescriptions, including wage subsidies, profit sharing and incomes policy. Macroeconomic policy has become a matter of acute controversy. Taking a preliminary assumption of a close economy, the conclusion is reached that demand management remains effective, and that it was rather a change in the objectives of policy than any ineffectiveness of demand management which kept unemployment high in the 1980s. There follows an analysis of the situations in which the international dimension may help or hinder domestic employment policy, with special reference to the European Community. The book concludes with a consideration of the practicability of the different policies which emerge. Details ISBN 0521400341 ISBN-13 9780521400343 Title Unemployment: A Problem of Policy Author G.D.N. Worswick Format Hardcover Year 1991 Pages 300 Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:44042186; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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