Unemployment by Richard Layard
This broad survey of unemployment will be a major source of reference for both scholars and students. It aims to provide a basis for better policy: showing how the lessons learned from experience and theory can be applied to greatly reduce the waste and misery of high unemployment. The book surveys in a clear, concise manner the main aspects of the unemployment problem. It integrates macroeconomics with a detailed micro-analysis of the labour market. It uses the authors' model to explain the puzzling post-war history of OECD unemployment and shows how unemployment and inflation are affected by systems of wage bargaining and unemployment insurance. For each issue the authors' develop a relevant theory, followed by extensive empirical analysis. The authors are established experts in the field, and this book gives their definitive treatment. Now revised to include an analysis of unemployment changes since 1991, it is clear the authors' original model has stood the test of time making this book a must read for any student studying economics at an advanced level.
Review from previous edition 'convincingly refutes the idea that countries have no choice but to live with high unemployment' * The Economist *
'an important book ... which synthesises mainstream economic views on the subject.' * The Independent on Sunday *
'The authors are experts in this field, and the book will be a major reference work for scholars and students. Highly recommended for graduate and upper-division undergraduate collections.' * Social and Behavioral Sciences *
'The leading international text on this subject' * The Australian *
'Taken simply as a review of the literature, the book is a monumental achievement ... There is no question that this book is essential reading for economists concerned with unemployment, but it should also be studied by everyone in industry concerned with wage bargaining, whether employer or trade unionist.' * British Journal of Industrial Relations *
'an important book ... which synthesises mainstream economic views on the subject.' * The Independent on Sunday *
'The authors are experts in this field, and the book will be a major reference work for scholars and students. Highly recommended for graduate and upper-division undergraduate collections.' * Social and Behavioral Sciences *
'The leading international text on this subject' * The Australian *
'Taken simply as a review of the literature, the book is a monumental achievement ... There is no question that this book is essential reading for economists concerned with unemployment, but it should also be studied by everyone in industry concerned with wage bargaining, whether employer or trade unionist.' * British Journal of Industrial Relations *
Richard Layard is Emeritus Professor of Economics and Co-Director of the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics. Stephen Nickell is Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics. Richard Jackman is Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199279166 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199279160 |
| Title | Unemployment |
| Author | Richard Layard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2005-01-20 |
| Number of pages | 672 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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