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Ireland is a world leader in literature, music and well bred horses. She has also done well in economic growth, foreign trade and low inflation. However, in unemployment she is also, unfortunately, a world leader. This book approaches the jobs crisis in Ireland by reflecting on the experience of five relatively low unemployemnt nations: Austria, Japan, Norway and Sweden. This book offers a wide range of ideas and proposals on how to reduce our unemployment.

Wage Flexibility And Unemployment Dynamics In Regional Labor Markets, Thomas Hyclak, Geraint Johnes

Upjohn Press

Hyclak and Johnes explore the extent to which wage rigidity differs across regional labor markets in the U.S. and how it affects the unemployment response to shifts in regional aggregate demand. They also look at the determinants of differences in wage rigidity across regional labor markets.

Recent Developments In The Theory Of Involuntary Unemployment, Carl Davidson

Upjohn Press

This monograph provides a relatively nontechnical summary of the prominent theories of unemployment that have emerged since 1960: search, disequilibrium, implicit contracts, efficiency wage, and insider/outsider models. Davidson focuses on the overall purpose of each line of research, reviewing selected articles on each of the theories. He then offers clear descriptions that make the topics readily accessible to both students and nonspecialists.

Unemployment, Vacancies And Local Labor Markets, Harry J. Holzer

Upjohn Press

Unemployment rates in the U.S. vary considerably over time and across local areas. Economists have long been concerned with explaining these variations and have attempted to distinguish various components of unemployment to explain these variations in rates. Holzer uses firm-level data on job vacancies, sales growth, and wages within and across a group of 28 local labor markets to examine these issues.

The Conflict Between Equilibrium And Disequilibrium Theories: The Case Of The U.S. Labor Market, Richard E. Quandt, Harvey S. Rosen

Upjohn Press

A fundamental controversy in labor economics is whether unemployment is better viewed as an equilibrium or disequilibrium phenomenon. The authors contend that answers to policy problems related to unemployment will depend on which of the two characterizations of the labor market is accepted. They note the effects of inflation, taxes, and unionization on unemployment and describe those factors' effects on the equilibrium/disequilibrium question by presenting both equilibrium and disequilibrium models of the U.S. labor market.

What Is The Effect Of Random Variation In State Unemployment Rates?, Edward W. Hill

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

Examines national Current Population Survey data to indicate the impact of sample size on the standard error of subpopulations in the sample and to show how these errors can influence policy conclusions. Examines the unemployment rate cross-sectionally for 11 states to demonstrate that the monthly unemployment rate should not be used to make fine distinctions between the states.

The Effect Of Economic Events On Votes For President: 1984 Update, Ray C. Fair

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

In previous work I have developed an equation explaining votes for president in the United States that seems to have a remarkable predictive ability. The purpose of this paper is to update this equation through the 1984 election and then use it to predict the 1988 election.

Worker Dislocation: Case Studies Of Causes And Cures, Robert F. Cook Editor

Upjohn Press

This book describes various projects to assist dislocated workers under Title III of the JTPA, and offers lessons on what has and hasn't worked.

Problems Of Measuring Unemployment In Nigeria, H. A. Ajani, H. N. Okonta

Economic and Financial Review

Much as unemployment is dreaded in all market economies, the problems associated with its measurement in Nigeria are sometimes not addressed, if ever appreciated. To facilitate international comparison, uniform measurement methods have considerably narrowed down the difference in the concept of unemployment. Nevertheless, unemployment index seems to disguise the extent of the problem in Nigeria. Unless the desire to work for a wage is explicitly expressed, it is difficult to identify the unemployed. In other words, if the job-seeker is regarded as someone actively seeking wage employment, the concept of unemployment becomes less relevant in the context of a developing …

Unemployment And Economic Development In Nigeria - Analysis And Policy Implications, E. O. Akinnifesi

Economic and Financial Review

This paper discusses the dynamics of the unemployment problem within the development perspective of a post-independent Nigeria. It is argued that while successive governments seemed to have recognised the problem, the solutions so far adopted have resulted in mere palliatives. Several factors accounting for unemployment have included: colonialism and the white-collar job syndrome, choice of technique in industries, structure of economic organisation, migration patterns, urbanisation, population growth, educational structure, and business cycles. Of the possible consequences of unemployment, the study highlights those having social, health, political and economic dimensions such as stress, suicide, parasuicide, armed robbery, coup d'etats, inflation, etc. …

Government Programs, Job Search Requirements, And The Duration Of Unemployment, Michael C. Keeley, Philip K. Robins

Economics Articles and Papers

This paper presents an empirical analysis of how job search requirements under various government programs influence job search behavior. The analysis indicates that job search requirements exert a significant impact on certain aspects of the job search process, but not those that generally lead to a higher probability of employment. It is also found that persons who utilize intensively search activities that result in direct employer contact have much shorter durations of unemployment than persons who do not utilize such activities intensively. It is speculated that altering job search requirements to include more direct employer contact could lead to a …

Implications Of The Farm Crisis For Rural Communities In South Dakota, Thomas L. Dobbs

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

Determinants Of Female Reentrant Unemployment, Ethel B. Jones

Upjohn Press

Examines the extent that women undergo a spell of unemployment upon reentering the workforce, and the factors that influence such a spell.

Unemployment Experience Of Individuals Over A Decade: Variations By Sex, Race And Age, Herbert S. Parnes

Upjohn Press

Uses NLS data to show that unemployment leads to lost earnings and long-term reductions in earning capacity.

Sample Selection Bias And The Nature Of Unemployment, Joshua David Angrist

Honors Papers

The most disturbing and difficult empirical problems of labor economics revolve around the absence of crucial information; the wage an unemployed person would receive if he or she were working. The most controversial policy problem of labor economics is embodied in the question; when is unemployment a problem? The goal of this paper is to propose a methodology for studying the first problem that sheds some light on the second.

Monetary And Fiscal Policies In Short Run Equilibria With Rationing, Bryce Hool

Research Collection School Of Economics

No abstract provided.

The Unemployment And Reemployment Experiences Of Displaced Workers Resulting From The Shutdown Of Two Utah Mines: The Park City Ventures And The Burgin Mine, Richard A. Davidson

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The purpose of this paper is to study the unemployment and reemployment experiences of displaced workers. Two mines were shut down in 1978 in Utah: the Park City Ventures Mine located in Park City and the Burgin Mine located in Eureka. Data were collected from questionnaires mailed to all the displaced workers of both mines and from personal interviews conducted with mine officials, officials of formal job-search agencies, and union representatives.

The shutdown at Park City Ventures affected 350 workers, and the shutdown at the Burgin Mine affected 153. Both mines qualified for and were certified for Trade Readjustment Act …

An Assessment Of The Validity Of The Unemployment Variable As A Determinant Of Changes In Money Wages In Wage-Estimation Models, James L. Jennings

Economics Theses & Dissertations

No abstract.

An Evaluation Of The Dichotomy Between Structural Versus Deficient-Demand Unemployment, Carl D. Parker

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This thesis is addressed to the theoretical controversy which revolves around the explanation of the higher unemployment rates that prevailed after 1957. The debate that has been generated concerning the causes of this unemployment problem is usually referred to as the "structural" versus "deficient-demand" debate. An attempt is made to present a representative view of both sides of the debate as well as a critical evaluation of both positions. Care is taken to keep both positions separated for each leads to entirely different policy recommendations. A more general theoretical structure is presented which will be useful in analyzing the relevance …

New Mexico Labor Market Trends: December 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

New Mexico Labor Market Trends is a monthly publication presenting statistical data and analysis on labor market conditions throughout New Mexico. Issues examine statewide and regional trends in employment, unemployment, labor force estimates, industry activity, wages, occupational demand, and related economic conditions, often accompanied by feature articles on topics affecting the state’s economy. This issue covers December 1963.

New Mexico Labor Market, November 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This monthly report describes labor market conditions in New Mexico through statewide employment summaries, statistical tables, and reports on local labor market areas. It examines employment changes across major industries and discusses seasonal patterns, business activity, and other developments affecting labor demand. Local reports describe the availability of workers, occupational shortages, and employment opportunities in communities throughout the state. Statistical coverage varies by issue and includes employment, unemployment, and selected hours and earnings estimates. Published by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico, the series documents statewide and local labor market trends.

New Mexico Labor Market, October 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This monthly report describes labor market conditions in New Mexico through statewide employment summaries, statistical tables, and reports on local labor market areas. It examines employment changes across major industries and discusses seasonal patterns, business activity, and other developments affecting labor demand. Local reports describe the availability of workers, occupational shortages, and employment opportunities in communities throughout the state. Statistical coverage varies by issue and includes employment, unemployment, and selected hours and earnings estimates. Published by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico, the series documents statewide and local labor market trends.

New Mexico Labor Market, October 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report describes labor market conditions in New Mexico through statewide employment summaries, statistical tables, and reports on local labor market areas. It examines employment changes across major industries and discusses seasonal patterns, business activity, and other developments affecting labor demand. Local reports describe the availability of workers, occupational shortages, and employment opportunities in communities throughout the state. Statistical coverage varies by issue and includes employment, unemployment, and selected hours and earnings estimates. Published by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico, the series documents statewide and local labor market trends.

New Mexico Labor Market, August 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This monthly report describes labor market conditions in New Mexico through statewide employment summaries, statistical tables, and reports on local labor market areas. It examines employment changes across major industries and discusses seasonal patterns, business activity, and other developments affecting labor demand. Local reports describe the availability of workers, occupational shortages, and employment opportunities in communities throughout the state. Statistical coverage varies by issue and includes employment, unemployment, and selected hours and earnings estimates. Published by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico, the series documents statewide and local labor market trends.

New Mexico Labor Market, September 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report describes labor market conditions in New Mexico through statewide employment summaries, statistical tables, and reports on local labor market areas. It examines employment changes across major industries and discusses seasonal patterns, business activity, and other developments affecting labor demand. Local reports describe the availability of workers, occupational shortages, and employment opportunities in communities throughout the state. Statistical coverage varies by issue and includes employment, unemployment, and selected hours and earnings estimates. Published by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico, the series documents statewide and local labor market trends.

New Mexico Labor Market, July 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This monthly report describes labor market conditions in New Mexico through statewide employment summaries, statistical tables, and reports on local labor market areas. It examines employment changes across major industries and discusses seasonal patterns, business activity, and other developments affecting labor demand. Local reports describe the availability of workers, occupational shortages, and employment opportunities in communities throughout the state. Statistical coverage varies by issue and includes employment, unemployment, and selected hours and earnings estimates. Published by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico, the series documents statewide and local labor market trends.

New Mexico Labor Market: April 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This monthly report describes labor market conditions in New Mexico through statewide employment summaries, statistical tables, and reports on local labor market areas. It examines employment changes across major industries and discusses seasonal patterns, business activity, and other developments affecting labor demand. Local reports describe the availability of workers, occupational shortages, and employment opportunities in communities throughout the state. Statistical coverage varies by issue and includes employment, unemployment, and selected hours and earnings estimates. Published by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico, the series documents statewide and local labor market trends.

New Mexico Labor Market: February 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This monthly report describes labor market conditions in New Mexico through statewide employment summaries, statistical tables, and reports on local labor market areas. It examines employment changes across major industries and discusses seasonal patterns, business activity, and other developments affecting labor demand. Local reports describe the availability of workers, occupational shortages, and employment opportunities in communities throughout the state. Statistical coverage varies by issue and includes employment, unemployment, and selected hours and earnings estimates. Published by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico, the series documents statewide and local labor market trends.

New Mexico Labor Market: February 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This monthly report describes labor market conditions in New Mexico through statewide employment summaries, statistical tables, and reports on local labor market areas. It examines employment changes across major industries and discusses seasonal patterns, business activity, and other developments affecting labor demand. Local reports describe the availability of workers, occupational shortages, and employment opportunities in communities throughout the state. Statistical coverage varies by issue and includes employment, unemployment, and selected hours and earnings estimates. Published by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico, the series documents statewide and local labor market trends.

New Mexico Labor Market: January 1963, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This monthly report describes labor market conditions in New Mexico through statewide employment summaries, statistical tables, and reports on local labor market areas. It examines employment changes across major industries and discusses seasonal patterns, business activity, and other developments affecting labor demand. Local reports describe the availability of workers, occupational shortages, and employment opportunities in communities throughout the state. Statistical coverage varies by issue and includes employment, unemployment, and selected hours and earnings estimates. Published by the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico, the series documents statewide and local labor market trends.