Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
The Russian Labour Market. Between Transition and Turmoil.
Gimpelson, Vladimir; Lippoldt, Douglas
€ 177.27
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for The Russian Labour Market. Between Transition and Turmoil.
Hardback. Labour markets are a central element of any transition from planned economy to market-oriented system. This groundbreaking book examines the plight of Russian workers and employers during the first decade of post-Soviet reforms, providing the first integrated analysis of such scope and breadth. Num Pages: 248 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JHBL; JP; KCF; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
Labour markets are a central element of any transition from planned economy to market-oriented system. This groundbreaking book examines the plight of Russian workers and employers during the first decade of post-Soviet reforms. The authors argue that higher-than-expected labour market flexibility early in the transition provided an important cushion for workers who would have been displaced with little recourse to social protection. However, over time, this flexibility reduced pressure for enterprise restructuring and accommodated policy drift. Although many workers were quite mobile, often this translated into a loss of human capital for older enterprises—even potentially viable ones—and to “churning” in ... Read more
Labour markets are a central element of any transition from planned economy to market-oriented system. This groundbreaking book examines the plight of Russian workers and employers during the first decade of post-Soviet reforms. The authors argue that higher-than-expected labour market flexibility early in the transition provided an important cushion for workers who would have been displaced with little recourse to social protection. However, over time, this flexibility reduced pressure for enterprise restructuring and accommodated policy drift. Although many workers were quite mobile, often this translated into a loss of human capital for older enterprises—even potentially viable ones—and to “churning” in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742509115
SKU
V9780742509115
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Gimpelson, Vladimir; Lippoldt, Douglas
Vladimir Gimpelson is a senior research associate at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Russian Academy of Sciences. Douglas Lippoldt is an international economist with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Reviews for The Russian Labour Market. Between Transition and Turmoil.
This is a fresh and penetrating analysis of Russian labour market developments, which are critical for Russia's economic transition. It is a superb resource for students of the transition. Readable, detailed and well-documented, this book links the workings of the labour market to the larger picture of economic, political and social change.
Richard Layard, London School of Economics ... Read more
Richard Layard, London School of Economics ... Read more