In recent years, the local dimensions of the labour market have attracted increasing attention from academic analysts and public policy-makers alike. There is growing realization that there is no such thing as the national labour market, instead a mosaic of local and regional markets that differ in nature, performance and regulation. Geographies of Labour Market Inequality is concerned with these multiple geographies of employment, unemployment, work and incomes, and their implications for public policy.
In recent years, the local dimensions of the labour market have attracted increasing attention from academic analysts and public policy-makers alike. ...
The local dimensions of the labour market have attracted increasing attention from academic analysts and public policy makers alike. There is growing realization that there is no such thing as the national labour market, but instead a mosaic of local and regional markets that differ in nature, performance and regulation. This title is concerned with these multiple geographies of employment, unemployment, work and incomes, and their implications for public policy. The introduction sets out the case for thinking about the labour market in geographical terms, and discusses some of the challenges...
The local dimensions of the labour market have attracted increasing attention from academic analysts and public policy makers alike. There is growing ...
Using international examples, leading scholars present the first critical analysis of cluster theory, assessing the cluster notion and drawing out, not only its undoubted strengths and attractions, but also its weaknesses and limitations.
Over the past decade the a ~cluster modela (TM) has been seized on as a tool for promoting competitiveness, innovation and growth on local, regional and national scales. However, despite its popularity there is much about it that is problematic, and in some respects the rush to employ a ~cluster ideasa (TM) has run ahead of many fundamental conceptual,...
Using international examples, leading scholars present the first critical analysis of cluster theory, assessing the cluster notion and drawing out,...
There is now a wide spread interest in regions as a key focus in the organization and governance of economic growth and wealth creation. This important book considers the factors that influence and shape the competitive performance of regions. This is not just an issue of academic interest and debate, but also of increasing policy deliberation and action. However, as the readings in this book make clear, the very idea of regional competitiveness is itself complex and contentious. Many academics and policy makers have used the concept without fully considering what is meant by the term and...
There is now a wide spread interest in regions as a key focus in the organization and governance of economic growth and wealth creation. This importan...
Money and the Space Economy Contributor list Pietro Alessandrini Leslie Budd Gordon Clark Sheila Dow Richard T. Harrison Alan Hudson Roger Lee Colin Mason Jane Pollard David J. Porteous Barney Warf Neil Wrigley Alberto Zazzaro Money is central to understanding the space economy. Not only does money itself have its own geographies, but these in turn help to shape the geographies of economic activity more generally. Across the global economy banking systems and money markets are being restructured. A new economic geography of money and finance is emerging, reflecting, among other things, the...
Money and the Space Economy Contributor list Pietro Alessandrini Leslie Budd Gordon Clark Sheila Dow Richard T. Harrison Alan Hudson Roger Lee Colin M...
Money is central to understanding the space economy. Not only does money itself have its own geographies, but these in turn help to shape the geographies of economic activity more generally. Across the global economy banking systems and money markets are being restructured. A new economic geography of money and finance is emerging, reflecting, among other things, the momentous changes that are taking place in the worlds financial systems, particularly the impact of globalisation, deregulation, privatisation and technological change. Money and the Space Economy brings together leading...
Money is central to understanding the space economy. Not only does money itself have its own geographies, but these in turn help to shape the geograph...
This book is the first comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the New Deal and examines how far the programme has succeeded in responding to the diversity of conditions in local labour markets across the UK.
Argues that profound differences in local labour market conditions have exerted a telling influence on the New Deal's achievements
Includes extensive new research data on the current conditions of local labour markets in the UK and local impacts of the New Deal
Illustrated by a large series of original maps and figures.
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This book is the first comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the New Deal and examines how far the programme has succeeded in responding to the ...
The busy surgeon will find this unique issue packed with useful, practical information on pancreatic surgery. Topics include the 'borderline resectable' pancreas, pathologic analysis of pancreatic carcinoma, quality metrics, antimicrobial therapy in severe acute pancreatitis, management of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, operative management of acute pancreatitis, endoscopic evaluation in acute pancreatitis, familial pancreatic cancer and the genetics of pancreatic cancer, diabetes and pancreatic cancer, and much more
The busy surgeon will find this unique issue packed with useful, practical information on pancreatic surgery. Topics include the 'borderline resectabl...
Apples and Oranges is a story taken from the Bible and made new and alive. It's a story that begins with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Eve's encounter with the evil serpent, and the eating of the forbidden fruit that would eventually cause Adam and Eve's departure from Paradise. Later on in the story we read about Cain and Abel and how Abel was killed by Cain. And still later the adventure of Noah and the ark. The story is somewhat old but made alive with an assortment of special treasures that will keep you captivated throughout. I hope that you enjoy this timeless piece of...
Apples and Oranges is a story taken from the Bible and made new and alive. It's a story that begins with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Eve's enc...
Apples and Oranges is a story taken from the Bible and made new and alive. It's a story that begins with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Eve's encounter with the evil serpent, and the eating of the forbidden fruit that would eventually cause Adam and Eve's departure from Paradise. Later on in the story we read about Cain and Abel and how Abel was killed by Cain. And still later the adventure of Noah and the ark. The story is somewhat old but made alive with an assortment of special treasures that will keep you captivated throughout. I hope that you enjoy this timeless piece of...
Apples and Oranges is a story taken from the Bible and made new and alive. It's a story that begins with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Eve's enc...
