From the great recession to labour market recovery: issues, evidence and policy options

This book sheds light on the impact of the Great Recession from the perspective of both developing and developed countries. It traces the complex and multiple causes of the Great Recession, delineates the diversity in the macroeconomic and labour market consequences, and highlights the effectiveness of policy responses undertaken so far. IYANATUL ISLAM is Senior Employment Policy Specialist in the Employment Policy Department of the International Labour Office in Geneva, Switzerland and Professor of International Business, School of International Business and Asian Studies, Griffith University, Australia. He is currently on leave from professorial duties. He is the author of more than 12 books and co-edited volumes and has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals. . SHER VERICK received a master's degree in development economics from the AustralianNational University and PhD in economics from the University of Bonn. He has worked for various research institutions and the United Nations. He has published articles and other publications on a range of issues including labour market policies and institutions, poverty, and investment in developing countries.He is currently Senior Research Economist with International Labour Organization. INDICE: Introduction; 'I.Islam '& 'S.Verick' - The Great Recession of 2008-2009: Causes, Consequences And Policy Responses;' I.Islam '&' S.Verick' - TheGlobal Recession of 2008-2009 and Developing Countries; 'N.Majid' - The Employment Challenge in Developing Countries during Economic Downturn and Recovery;'R.Islam' - The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Labour Markets in Oecd Countries: Why Youth and other Vulnerable Groups have been Hit Hard; 'S.Verick' - The Rise and Fall of Orthodox Macroeconomic Policy: Pre- and Post-Crises Perspectives; 'M.Muqtada - 'The Perennial Quest for Fiscal and Policy Space in Developing Countries; 'I.Islam' - Labour Market Policies in Times of Crisis;' S.Cazes', 'C.Heuer '& 'S.Verick' - Coping With Crises: Easing the Burden ofMacroeconomic and Structural Adjustments Through Social Dialogue;' L.Rychly' - The Way Forward; 'I.Islam '& 'S.Verick'

• ISBN: 978-0-230-28358-9
• Editorial: Palgrave MacM
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 328
• Fecha Publicación: 14/12/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Desconocido