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America Works
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Author : Richard B. Freeman
language : en
Publisher: Russell Sage Foundation
Release Date : 2007-04-02
America Works written by Richard B. Freeman and has been published by Russell Sage Foundation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-02 with Business & Economics categories.
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, noted economist Richard 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 grand 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. The U.S. economy has an impressive track record when it comes to job creation and productivity growth, but it isn't so good at reducing poverty or raising the wages of the average worker. Despite huge gains in productivity, most Americans are hardly better off than they were a generation ago. The median wage is actually lower now than in the early 1970s, and the poverty rate in 2005 was higher than in 1969. So why have the benefits of productivity growth been distributed so unevenly? One reason is that unions have been steadily declining in membership. In Europe, labor laws extend collective bargaining settlements to non-unionized firms. Because wage agreements in America only apply to firms where workers are unionized, American managers have discouraged unionization drives more aggressively. In addition, globalization and immigration have placed growing competitive pressure on American workers. And boards of directors appointed by CEOs have raised executive pay to astronomical levels. Freeman addresses these problems with a variety of proposals designed to maintain the vigor of the U.S. economy while spreading more of its benefits to working Americans. To maintain America's global competitive edge, Freeman calls for increased R&D spending and financial incentives for students pursuing graduate studies in science and engineering. To improve corporate governance, he advocates licensing individuals who serve on corporate boards. Freeman also makes the case for fostering worker associations outside of the confines of traditional unions and for establishing a federal agency to promote profit-sharing and employee ownership. Assessing the performance of the U.S. job market in light of other developed countries' recent history highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the free market model. Written with authoritative knowledge and incisive wit, America Works provides a compelling plan for how we can make markets work better for all Americans. A Volume in the Russell Sage Foundation's Centennial Series
America Works
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Author : United States. President's Advisory Committee on Mediation and Conciliation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
America Works written by United States. President's Advisory Committee on Mediation and Conciliation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Arbitration, Industrial categories.
The Way America Works Dutch Trade Unionists Visit U S A
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Author : United States. Economic Cooperation Administration
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1950
The Way America Works Dutch Trade Unionists Visit U S A written by United States. Economic Cooperation Administration and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1950 with categories.
Making America Work
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Author : Jonathan Barry Forman
language : en
Publisher: The Urban Insitute
Release Date : 2006
Making America Work written by Jonathan Barry Forman and has been published by The Urban Insitute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Business & Economics categories.
Work. Hard work! And plenty of it. That is what has made the United States into the world's foremost economic superpower. But while we Americans value and respect work, we are also concerned about economic justice. We like to see all workers earn a fair day's pay for a fair day's work. And we like having a safety net to catch those who cannot compete successfully in our labor markets. America works because of this balance between the desire to reward work and our concerns about economic justice. But according to Jon Forman, America could work even better. In Making America Work, Forman explains how current government policies influence work and work behavior and makes the case for changing government tax, welfare, Social Security, pension, and labor market policies to encourage work and promote greater economic justice. It is a clear, provocative declaration of principles and a bold prescription for policies that restore and preserve the balance of work rewards and economic justice.
The Jobs Revolution
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Author : Steve Gunderson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Jobs Revolution written by Steve Gunderson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Business & Economics categories.
Welfare To Work
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Empowerment
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Welfare To Work written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Empowerment and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Political Science categories.
Work That Works
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Author : Emma Oxford
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Work That Works written by Emma Oxford and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Community development, Urban categories.
Welfare To Work
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Author : DIANE Publishing Company
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 1995-08
Welfare To Work written by DIANE Publishing Company and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-08 with Business & Economics categories.
Provides information on examples of county or local JOBS or JOBS-like programs that emphasizes job placement, subsidized employment, or work-experience positions for welfare recipients; the extent to which county JOBS programs nationwide use these employment-focused activities; & factors that hinder program administrators' efforts to move welfare recipients into jobs. Charts & tables
America Works
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Author : Tide-Mark Press, Limited
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-08-01
America Works written by Tide-Mark Press, Limited and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-01 with categories.
Description: What makes America work is that Americans work hard. In that spirit, the Smithsonian has dedicated an entire exhibit featuring images of traditional Americans toiling in fields, shops, seaports, and mines all striving to build better lives and a better country. America Works 2004 celebrates the two centuries of America's innovative and purposeful work that has created a nation of opportunity and abundance. Notes: Artists in the calendar include: JAN Christian Nahl and August Wenderoth (Miners in the Sierra) FEB Marvin Beerbohm (Automobile Industry) MAR Edward Laning (T.R. In Panama) APR Ellis Wilson (Field Workers) MAY Carl Moon (Hopi Woman Making Pottery) JUN Moses Soyer (Artists on WPA) JUL Ray Strong (Golden Gate Bridge) AUG Jack Beal (Study for The History of Labor in America: Settlement) SEP Tyrone Comfort (Gold is Where You Find It) OCT John Whettan Ehninger (October) NOV Peter Blume (Vegetable Dinner) DEC William Gropper (Construction of the Dam)
Best Equal Employment Opportunity Policies Programs And Practices In The Private Sector
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Author : United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
language : en
Publisher: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Release Date : 1998
Best Equal Employment Opportunity Policies Programs And Practices In The Private Sector written by United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and has been published by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Affirmative action programs categories.