OECD Economic Surveys: Sweden 2019

OECD Economic Surveys: Sweden 2019
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2019-07-04
Genre:
ISBN: 926444906X

The Swedish economy is growing steadily, but the expansion has peaked and global uncertainties weigh on the outlook. Monetary and fiscal stimulus has supported the recovery, but is being gradually withdrawn as the economy operates close to full capacity. Strong public finances provide space for fiscal loosening in the case of a downturn, especially as low interest rates reduce monetary policy margins. Beyond a strong economy, Sweden enjoys high well-being, low inequality and strong environmental performance.

Work and the Social Safety Net

Work and the Social Safety Net
Author: Douglas J. Besharov
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2022
Genre: Labor policy
ISBN: 0190241594

"For many decades, American liberals have pointed to Europe's social welfare systems as a model for the US. As Senator Bernie Sanders famously said: "I think we should look to countries like Denmark, like Sweden and Norway, and learn what they have accomplished for their working people" (Moody, 2016)"--

Proceedings of the 3rd International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Image and Imagination

Proceedings of the 3rd International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Image and Imagination
Author: Daniele Villa
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1251
Release: 2023-04-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031259068

This book gathers peer-reviewed papers presented at the 3rd International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Image and Imagination (IMG), held in Milano, Italy, in November 2021. Highlighting interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research concerning graphics science and education, the papers address theoretical research as well as applications, including education, in several fields of science, technology and art. Mainly focusing on graphics for communication, visualization, description and storytelling, and for learning and thought construction, the book provides architects, engineers, computer scientists, and designers with the latest advances in the field, particularly in the context of science, arts and education.

Growing Up and Getting By

Growing Up and Getting By
Author: John Horton
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2022-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1447352904

This book explores how children, young people and families cope with situations of socio-economic poverty and precarity in diverse international contexts and looks at the evidence of the harms and inequalities caused by these processes.

Research Handbook on the Sociology of the Family

Research Handbook on the Sociology of the Family
Author: Norbert F. Schneider
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 479
Release: 2021-06-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1788975545

Exploring how family life has radically changed in recent decades, this comprehensive Research Handbook tracks the latest developments and trends in scholarly work on the family. With a particular focus on the European context, it addresses current debates and offers insights into key topics including: the division of housework, family forms and living arrangements, intergenerational relationships, partner choice, divorce and fertility behaviour.

The Origins of Inequality

The Origins of Inequality
Author: Per Molander
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2022-03-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3030931897

This book presents a unified approach to the problem of inequality, combining results from a variety of research fields – the human life cycle, group dynamics, networks, markets, and economic geography. Its main message is that inequality emerges as the natural result of mechanisms operating both in individual human development and in social interaction. It posits that inequality is not an anomalous deviation from a naturally egalitarian social structure; quite to the contrary, inequality is to be expected as part of the human condition. The author states that the growth of inequality, on the other hand, is not a natural law – the level and character of inequality can be affected by collective decisions. This perspective on human inequality has potentially far-reaching consequences both for the political philosophy of inequality and for public policy-making. This book is of interest to a wide interdisciplinary social science readership, including public policy, decision sciences, economic geography, and life course studies.

Necessary Architecture

Necessary Architecture
Author: Alisia Tognon
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2021-09-16
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1000441105

Niger is sand, light, and heat. Starting from the necessity of the Mission Catholique du Dosso, which has worked in Niger for several years, this book speaks about the Nigerien situation which is characterized by a countrywide spread of poverty. Along with studying the country’s environmental, geographical conditions, the book discusses raw earth architecture in both vernacular and contemporary contexts. A number of the most common techniques are described. The possibilities for these methods to adapt to the contemporary language of architecture without losing the technical and physical benefits inherent in them are illustrated. The book embraces some topics that are not common but highly relevant in the Developing World, such as identity through the evolution of architecture and the value of transmitting knowledge related to the vernacular building process. Nowadays, Niger’s condition is characterized by a lack of resources, both physical and cultural. Earthen technology appears to be a valid solution in this situation for the creation of an environmentally sustainable approach. The book aims to provide an overview of the possibility of constructing new buildings related to the climate and traditional context, applying vernacular technology and solutions in a contemporary application. Providing a balance between teaching vernacular knowledge and the contemporary architectural language could help face this out-of-resource situation, aiming to get comfortable and affordable living spaces.

The Economics of Imperfect Labor Markets, Third Edition

The Economics of Imperfect Labor Markets, Third Edition
Author: Tito Boeri
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 704
Release: 2021-01-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0691208824

The leading textbook on imperfect labor markets and the institutions that affect them—now completely updated and expanded Today's labor markets are witnessing seismic changes brought on by such factors as rising self-employment, temporary employment, zero-hour contracts, and the growth of the sharing economy. This fully updated and revised third edition of The Economics of Imperfect Labor Markets reflects these and other critical changes in imperfect labor markets, and it has been significantly expanded to discuss topics such as workplace safety, regulations on self-employment, and disability and absence from work. This new edition also features engaging case studies that illustrate key aspects of imperfect labor markets. Authoritative and accessible, this textbook examines the many institutions that affect the behavior of workers and employers in imperfect labor markets. These include minimum wages, employment protection legislation, unemployment benefits, family policies, equal opportunity legislation, collective bargaining, early retirement programs, and education and migration policies. Written for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students, the book carefully defines and measures these institutions to accurately characterize their effects, and discusses how these institutions are being transformed today. Fully updated to reflect today's changing labor markets Significantly expanded to discuss a wealth of new topics, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Features quantitative examples, new case studies, data sets that enable users to replicate results in the literature, technical appendixes, and end-of-chapter exercises Unique focus on institutions in imperfect labor markets Self-contained chapters cover each of the most important labor-market institutions Instructor's manual available to professors—now with new exercises and solutions

The Role of Firms in Wage Inequality Policy Lessons from a Large Scale Cross-Country Study

The Role of Firms in Wage Inequality Policy Lessons from a Large Scale Cross-Country Study
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2021-12-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9264900225

Even though firms play a key role in shaping wages, wage inequality and the gender wage gap, firms have so far only featured to a limited extent in the policy debates around these issues. The evidence in this volume shows that around one third of overall wage inequality can be explained by gaps in pay between firms rather than differences in the level and returns to workers’ skills.

Social Glocalisation and Education

Social Glocalisation and Education
Author: Hans Hobelsberger
Publisher: Verlag Barbara Budrich
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2020-12-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3847415123

This book discusses the local effects of globalisation, especially in the context of social work, health and practical theology, as well as the challenges of higher education in a troubled world. The more globalised the world becomes, the more important local identities are. The global becomes effective in the local sphere. This phenomenon, called ‘glocalisation’ since the 1990s, poses many challenges to people and to the social structures in which they operate.