Bibliograph

America works, the exceptional U.S. labor market, Richard B. Freeman

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America works, the exceptional U.S. labor market, Richard B. Freeman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-180) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

America works

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

76416648

Responsibility statement

Richard B. Freeman

Review

"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, economist Richard B. Freeman reveals how U.S. policies have created a labor market remarkable both for its dynamism and its disparities." "America Works takes readers on a tour of America's exceptional labor market, comparing the economic institutions and performance of the United States to the economies of Europe and other wealthy countries."--BOOK JACKET

Series statement

Russell Sage Foundation centennial volume

Sub title

the exceptional U.S. labor market

Table Of Contents

The US market-driven labor system -- When markets drive outcomes -- Distribution matters -- Why Americans work and work -- Where have all the unions gone -- long time passing? -- Regulating the unregulated market -- Management in the driver's seat -- The great doubling: is your job going to Bombay or Beijing? -- Helping the invisible hand do better

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