America Works: Thoughts on an Exceptional U.S. Labor Market
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Book Overview
The U.S. labor market is the most laissez faire of any developed nation, with a weak social safety net and little government regulation compared to Europe or Japan. Some economists point to this hands-off approach as the source of America's low unemployment and high per-capita income. But the stagnant living standards and rising economic insecurity many Americans now face take some of the luster off the U.S. model. In America Works, noted economist...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0871542838
ISBN13:9780871542830
Release Date:April 2007
Publisher:Russell Sage Foundation
Length:206 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"
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Eye opener
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Freeman offers an eye-opening perspective on the forces that have changed and developed the U.S. Labor Market. He highlights what he perceives to be it's biggest problems and offers explanations as well as recommendations to help the U.S. Labor Market. The final chapters really get past all of the historical forces that have brought it to where it is and offer a view of the future and challenges that must be met. It is a must read for anyone who is a part of the U.S. Labor Market - that means you!
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