Cramp, Peter

Labour markets : the economics of work and leisure / Peter Cramp. - 4th ed. - Stocksfield : Anforme, 2009 - iii, 112 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.

Section A: Labour markets. - 1. The supply of labour. - 2. The demand for labour. - 3. Wage determination in a competitive labour market. - 4. Wage differentials. - 5. The role of trade unions. - 6. The case of Monopsony. - 7. Government intervention in labour markets. - 8. Unemployment and labour market imperfections. - 9. Government policies to influence productivity and labour mobility. - 10. The flexibility of UK and EU labour markets. - 11. Ageing populations in developed countries. - 12. The distribution of income and wealth. - 13. Measurement of inequality: the Lorenze Curve and the Gini Coefficient. - 14. Policy issues associated with poverty and inequality. -- Section B: Leisure markets. - 15. Market structures. - 16. Holidays and leisure travel. - 17. Cinema admissions. - 18. Spectator sports. - 19. Television broadcasting.

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Labor market--Great Britain.
Employment (Economic theory)
Industrial organization (Economic theory)
Leisure industry--Economic aspects--Great Britain.


Great Britain--Economic conditions--1997-

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