The IZA World of Labor distils and condenses the best thinking and research on labor economic issues to enable decision-makers make better informed policy decisions. Written by well-known labor economists worldwide, the findings on each topic are presented in a compact and readable format, as distillations of comprehensive evidence-based research. The IZA World of Labor Policy Handbook brings together summaries of over one hundred research articles to give busy policy-makers and advisors worldwide instant access to reliable, and up-to-date guidance on key policy topics including: migration and immigration; the minimum wage; supporting an aging workforce; the gender pay gap; microfinance in developing countries.
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Convenient, quick reference for policymakers bringing together concise overviews of the best international thinking and research on key labor economic issues including immigration, minimum wage and the gender wage gap.
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Product details

ISBN
9781472932624
Published
2016-04-21
Publisher
Bloomsbury Information
Weight
427 gr
Height
234 mm
Width
156 mm
Age
05, 06, U, P
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
280

Biographical note

Daniel S. Hamermesh is Professor in Economics at Royal Holloway University of London, UK, Sue Killam Professor Emeritus in the Foundation of Economics at the University of Texas at Austin, USA, and Editor-in-Chief of IZA World of Labor. Olga K. Nottmeyer holds a PhD in Economics and is Managing Editor of IZA World of Labor.