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This book brings together a set of studies on labour conditions in global value chains (GVCs) in a variety of sectors, ranging from labour-intensive sectors (garments, fresh fruits, tourism), to medium and high technology sectors (automobiles, electronics and telecom) and knowledge-intensive sectors (IT software services). The studies span a number of countries across Asia - Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. This book stands out for its grounded and detailed examination of both what is working and what is not working as Asian labour gets more embedded in...

This study analyzes self-reported life satisfaction for individuals living in former Soviet Union countries both before and after the fall of communism. A number of variables are analyzed that impact the degree of change in life satisfaction. The data is interpreted in light of social psychological theories of personal and political freedom affecting personal happiness. Overall, the results do not indicate a general increase in life satisfaction following the fall of communism, and the establishment of democratic governments.