Creating Economic Opportunities

Author : International Institute for Labour Studies
Publisher : Geneva : International Institute for Labour Studies
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016238474

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Creating Economic Opportunities by International Institute for Labour Studies Pdf

Change is a permanent feature of market economies. What is new in today's world is the pace, breadth and depth of economic change and the industrial restructuring that this entails. Over the past two decades, industrialized countries have witnessed a level of industrial restructuring which, in its scope and tempo, has probably been without historic precedent.[...] A central question has become whether labour standards impede necessary changes in economic units, industrial structures, and employment groth, as the well-established current of neoliberal thinking would maintain or whether, on the contrary, labour standards and the institutions through which they are delivered constitute viable channels for industrial innovation, economic dynamism, and sustainable development, as another school of academics, policymakers and practitioners would hold. The present volume directly addresses this debate and contains a number of contributions which lay out the arguments for and against labour standards in relation to economic performance [...] provides analyses of industrial restructuring at the firm, industry, regional, national and international levels, and includes detailed case studies of experiences in Germany, Sweden, France, Italy, the United States, Canada and Australia [...] develops conceptual perspectives on labour standards, provides comparative overviews of their impact, and trace the evolution of labour standard-setting at the level of the European Community and in the international economy.

Author : Ron Haskins,Isabel V. Sawhill
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780815703938

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Creating an Opportunity Society by Ron Haskins,Isabel V. Sawhill Pdf

Americans believe economic opportunity is as fundamental a right as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. More concerned about a level playing field for all, they worry less about the growing income and wealth disparity in our country. Creating an Opportunity Society examines economic opportunity in the United States and explores how to create more of it, particularly for those on the bottom rungs of the economic ladder. Ron Haskins and Isabel Sawhill propose a concrete agenda for increasing opportunity that is cost effective, consistent with American values, and focuses on improving the lives of the young and the disadvantaged. They emphasize individual responsibility as an indispensable basis for successful policies and programs. The authors recommend a three-pronged approach to create more opportunity in America: • Increase education for children and youth at the preschool, K–12, and postsecondary levels • Encourage and support work among adults • Reduce the number of out-of-wedlock births while increasing the share of children reared by their married parents With concern for the federal deficit in mind, Haskins and Sawhill argue for reallocating existing resources, especially from the affluent elderly to disadvantaged children and their families. The authors are optimistic that a judicious use of the nation's resources can level the playing field and produce more opportunity for all. Creating an Opportunity Society offers the most complete summary available of the facts and the factors that contribute to economic opportunity. It looks at the poor, the middle class, and the rich, providing deep background data on how each group has fared in recent decades. Unfortunately, only the rich have made substantial progress, making this book a timely guide forward for anyone interested in what we can do as a society to improve the prospects for our less-advantaged families and fellow citizens.

Author : Meltem Ince-Yenilmez,Burak Darici
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030760885

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Engines of Economic Prosperity by Meltem Ince-Yenilmez,Burak Darici Pdf

This book considers the extent to which innovation and entrepreneurship are engines of economic prosperity. It brings together theorists and empiricists from diverse backgrounds to provides a comprehensive overview of the field of entrepreneurship, focusing specifically on entrepreneurial developments within Turkey and the surrounding regions and Europe. It looks at innovation, creativity, economic development and women’s empowerment. This book considers the for-profit and the not-for-profit sectors, and examines outcome metrics such as change, sustainability and employment, in addition to economic value. This book will inspire academics and students to better understand the origins, evolution and impact of new ideas, new organizations, and new industries, and the impact on the economy. This book offers an excellent foundation for investigating and questioning current entrepreneurial practices across developed economies. It will also provide the foundations for researching and evaluating new and existing approaches to emerging technologies. Additionally, the book will offer useful insights into the real world, and will appeal to academics in economics and business as well as those studying entrepreneurship on the international scene.

Author : Steven T. Mnuchin,Craig S. Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Financial services industry
ISBN : IND:30000159755093

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A financial system that creates economic opportunities by Steven T. Mnuchin,Craig S. Phillips Pdf

"President Donald J. Trump established the policy of his Administration to regulate the U.S. financial system in a manner consistent with a set of Core Principles. These principles were set forth in Executive Order 13772 on February 3, 2017. The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), under the direction of Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin, prepared this report in response to that Executive Order. The reports issued pursuant to the Executive Order identify laws, treaties, regulations, guidance, reporting, and record keeping requirements, and other Government policies that promote or inhibit federal regulation of the U.S. financial system in a manner consistent with the Core Principles."--Executive summary

Author : Steven T. Mnuchin,Craig S. Phillips
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Business enterprises
ISBN : 0160942225

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A Financial System that Creates Economic Opportunities by Steven T. Mnuchin,Craig S. Phillips Pdf

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Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264215009

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Job Creation and Local Economic Development by OECD Pdf

This publication highlights new evidence on policies to support job creation, bringing together the latest research on labour market, entrepreneurship and local economic development policy to help governments support job creation in the recovery.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264446236

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Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2020 Rebuilding Better by OECD Pdf

The impact of COVID-19 on local jobs and workers dwarfs those of the 2008 global financial crisis. The 2020 edition of Job Creation and Local Economic Development considers the short-term impacts on local labour markets as well as the longer-term implications for local development.

Author : Peter Lacy,Jakob Rutqvist
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137530707

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Waste to Wealth by Peter Lacy,Jakob Rutqvist Pdf

Waste to Wealth proves that 'green' and 'growth' need not be binary alternatives. The book examines five new business models that provide circular growth from deploying sustainable resources to the sharing economy before setting out what business leaders need to do to implement the models successfully.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264305342

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Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2018 Preparing for the Future of Work by OECD Pdf

This third edition of Job Creation and Local Economic Development examines the impact of technological progress on regional and local labour markets. It sheds light on widening regional gaps on job creation, workers education and skills, as well as inclusion in local economies.

Author : Shai Bernstein,Emanuele Colonnelli,Mr.Davide Malacrino,Tim McQuade
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781484377833

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Who Creates New Firms When Local Opportunities Arise? by Shai Bernstein,Emanuele Colonnelli,Mr.Davide Malacrino,Tim McQuade Pdf

New firm formation is a critical driver of job creation, and an important contributor to the responsiveness of the economy to aggregate shocks. In this paper we examine the characteristics of the individuals who become entrepreneurs when local opportunities arise due to an increase in local demand. We identify local demand shocks by linking fluctuations in global commodity prices to municipality level agricultural endowments in Brazil. We find that the firm creation response is almost entirely driven by young and skilled individuals, as measured by their level of experience, education, and past occupations involving creativity, problem-solving and managerial roles. In contrast, we find no such response within the same municipalities among skilled, yet older individuals, highlighting the importance of lifecycle considerations. These responsive individuals are younger and more skilled than the average entrepreneur in the population. The entrepreneurial response of young individuals is larger in municipalities with better access to finance, and in municipalities with more skilled human capital. These results highlight how the characteristics of the local population can have a significant impact on the entrepreneurial responsiveness of the economy.

Author : Chavan, Meena,Nandkeolyar, Sheba
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781668449882

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Exploring the Economic Opportunities and Impacts of Migrant Entrepreneurship: Success Stories and Case Studies by Chavan, Meena,Nandkeolyar, Sheba Pdf

Migration is a key aspect of our modern world. Beyond fueling population growth, migrants bring with them much more than bags packed full of their belongings. They stimulate the economy, bring fresh new ideas and a unique perspective on business, and provide a huge variety of positive and intangible benefits from enhanced productivity to innovation. Exploring the Economic Opportunities and Impacts of Migrant Entrepreneurship: Success Stories and Case Studies considers emerging research on the role of migrants in global business and discusses the challenges they face. The book also examines various stories and examples of migrant business professionals from around the world. Covering key topics such as economics, global business, migrants, and small businesses, this reference work is ideal for business owners, managers, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, educators, and students.

Author : Mark M. Miller
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429523809

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Economic Development at the Community Level by Mark M. Miller Pdf

How do we create more economic opportunities in the low-income communities of the developing world? How can these communities build greater resilience against economic uncertainties, natural disasters, wars, and the growing threats of climate change? This book reviews the research literature of economic development in low-income communities of the developing world—from rural villages to neighborhoods in the largest cities on earth. This book is unique in gathering, organizing, and synthesizing research on economic development at the community level, across the developing world, drawing from multiple disciplines, publications, methodologies, regions, and countries. Part I provides an overview and context of the many challenges facing the developing world today, as well as the often-heated debates over what "development" is and how to make it happen. Part II reviews the extensive research literature in major fields of community economic development including education and human capital, overcoming the "curse of natural resources," entrepreneurship and micro-finance, tourism, and sustainability. The audience includes undergraduate students interested in development and sustainability, graduate students and other young researchers in a wide range of disciplines who are finding their own focuses, and established researchers who wish to expand their agendas. An expanded bibliography accompanies the book as a downloadable supplement.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000065520628

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Creating Opportunities for Small Businesses in an Economic Recovery by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business Pdf

Author : Philipp Aerni,Marianthe Stavridou,Isabelle Schluep
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783038977780

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Transitioning to Decent Work and Economic Growth by Philipp Aerni,Marianthe Stavridou,Isabelle Schluep Pdf

According to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the private sector plays a key role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). After all, sustainable and inclusive economic growth is essential to enable more people to participate in global prosperity. Encouraging entrepreneurship and job creation are key to SDG 8, as are effective measures to eradicate forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking. Since more than 90 percent of jobs are created by the private sector, more attention must be paid to entrepreneurs that help create dynamic and responsible enterprises that often generate positive externalities for society and the environment through investments in scalable innovations and a commitment to local embeddedness. As such, they help lift people out of poverty through new and relatively well-paid jobs and enable local economies to become more sustainable through global value chain integration. Transitioning to Decent Work and Economic Growth explores the prospects for SDG 8 in the Global South as well as the Global North. It especially considers the positive role the private sector may play as an enabler of human rights, creator of decent work and engine for inclusive development in different contexts. Further, it examines how the institutional environment can facilitate economic change, which may lead to social empowerment and enhanced economic opportunities. A key question the volume explores, is how—in an entrepreneurial context—innovation and scientific knowledge contribute to the creation of scalable innovation that help to de-couple economic growth from the use of natural resources. Transitioning to Decent Work and Economic Growth is part of MDPI's new Open Access book series Transitioning to Sustainability. With this series, MDPI pursues environmentally and socially relevant research which contributes to efforts toward a sustainable world. Transitioning to Sustainability aims to add to the conversation about regional and global sustainable development according to the 17 SDGs. The book series is intended to reach beyond disciplinary, even academic boundaries. For use of the SDG logos and design, please see the according Guidelines for the use of the SDG logo, color wheel, and 17 icons.

Author : Mark M. Miller
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317237457

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Economic Development for Everyone by Mark M. Miller Pdf

How do we create employment, grow businesses, and build greater economic resilience in our low-income communities? How do we create economic development for everyone, everywhere – including rural towns, inner-city neighborhoods, aging suburbs, and regions such as Appalachia, American Indian reservations, the Mexican border, and the Mississippi Delta – and not just in elite communities? Economic Development for Everyone collects, organizes, and reviews much of the current research available on creating economic development in low-income communities. Part I offers an overview of the harsh realities facing low-income communities in the US today; their many economic and social challenges; debates on whether to try reviving local economies vs. relocating residents; and current trends in economic development that emphasize high-tech industry and high levels of human capital. Part II organizes the sprawling literature of applied economic development research into a practical framework of five dynamic dimensions: empower your residents: begin with basic education; enhance your community: build on existing assets; encourage your entrepreneurs; diversify your economy; and sustain your development. This book, assembled and presented in a unified framework, will be invaluable for students and new researchers of economic development in low-income communities, and will offer new perspectives for established researchers, professional economic developers and planners, and public officials. Development practitioners and community leaders will also find new ideas and opportunities, along with a broad view on how the many complex parts of economic development interconnect.