The Decline Of Traditional Sectors In Israel

Author : Mr.Eric V. Clifton
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1998-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781451858150

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The Decline of Traditional Sectors in Israel by Mr.Eric V. Clifton Pdf

This paper examines the role of exchange rate appreciation and the minimum wage in the relative decline of traditional sectors in Israel. It finds little evidence to indicate that real exchange rate appreciation is primarily responsible for this decline. Rather, the evidence indicates that slower productivity growth in traditional sectors has led to relatively larger increases in unit labor costs compared with high-tech sectors. Although the links are only indicative, the evidence also suggests that the minimum wage has played a role in the relatively faster growth in unit labor costs.

Author : Paul Rivlin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781139493963

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The Israeli Economy from the Foundation of the State through the 21st Century by Paul Rivlin Pdf

This book analyzes the development of the Israeli economy in its historical context. It shows how the ideology of the dominant group in the Zionist movement led to the development of agriculture, thus meeting the preconditions for successful industrialization. Remarkable, if uneven, growth has taken place, with increasing allocations for defense. Regional isolation led to the emphasis on high-quality exports for developed markets that has stimulated the technological base. Israel has benefited from mass immigration and increased access to foreign capital, factors that have transformed the economy. The book includes chapters on the development of the Jewish community in Palestine during the British Mandate; macroeconomic developments and economic policy; globalization and high technology; defense; the economics of the Arab minority; Israeli settlements and relations with the Palestinians; and the role of religion. It concludes with an examination of the socioeconomic divisions that have widened as the economy has grown.

Author : Y. Gradus,Eran Razin,Shaul Krakover
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415021561

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The Industrial Geography of Israel by Y. Gradus,Eran Razin,Shaul Krakover Pdf

This presents a comprehensive overview of industrial spatial development of Israel from the Ottoman era to present times. Discussion is set within the broader context of political and economic development, and global economic change.

Author : Uri Ram
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135926816

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The Globalization of Israel by Uri Ram Pdf

This book focuses on how globalization is impacting contemporary Israel. It is a concise and originally argued introduction to Israel, but the author, Uri Ram, is careful to frame his analysis in a broader discussion of Israeli history and broader social currents. Focusing in particular on two defining – and conflicting – contemporary trends; one toward advanced liberal democracy with a cosmopolitan edge, and the other toward ethno-religious traditionalism and rejection of the secularism associated with market driven globalization. The cosmopolitan, high-tech driven city of Tel Aviv represents the former trend, and Jerusalem – a city increasingly dominated by orthodox Jews – represents the latter. Using Benjamin Barber's Jihad versus McWorld thesis to good effect, Ram's book will stand as an ideal introduction to contemporary Israel and its place in the world.

Author : Gershon Shafir
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429964718

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The New Israel by Gershon Shafir Pdf

The New Israel: Peacemaking and Liberalization argues that the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian peace process will be expedited by increased economic liberalization. Israel has undergone dramatic economic change in the 1990s, shifting from a strongly protectionist, state-centered economy to a more international, neoliberal one. The book maintains that these fundamental changes have in turn transformed Israeli society as a whole, resulting in a significant moderation of attitudes toward the Palestinian people and Palestinian nationalism. The New Israel contains contributions from both established Israeli sociologists and promising young scholars. The New Israel: Peacemaking and Liberalization is an insightful commentary on one of the most crucial international issues of our time.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264232969

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OECD Reviews on Local Job Creation Employment and Skills Strategies in Israel by OECD Pdf

This report delivers evidence-based and practical recommendations on how to better support employment and economic development in Israel.

Author : Ali Kadri
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811532009

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A Theory of Forced Labour Migration by Ali Kadri Pdf

This book focuses on labour dislocation and migration of Palestinians between 1967 and 1992. In particular, it highlights the social transformations in the occupied Palestinian territory where Palestinian labour was permitted to work in Israel from 1968 onwards. Elaborating on the results of the policy which saw a gradual increase in the number of Palestinian workers commuting daily from a negligible proportion of the actively participating labour force, to 35 percent of all employed persons, and 60 percent of all wage paid workers, the book studies this unique case which embodies characteristics from permanent migration situations not only in the de-jure, but also the de-facto sense; insofar as it embeds higher risks and reallocates resources as if it was a permanent relocation scenario. Illustrated with tables and econometric results, the book identifies the determinants and implications of migrant labour from the West Bank using two broad methodologies: the neoclassical and the historical-structural method. Each of these methods is divided into two branches: the classical divided into price determined and a choice-theoretic framework,and the historical-structural divided into dependency and Marxist theory. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation, all four perspectives are employed in the investigation. In doing so, what emerges is a structure for the book which takes shape along the different lines of migration literature. The book provides new insights into the making of wage labour and labour migration theory.

Author : Avi Ben-Bassat,Reuben Gronau,Asaf Zussman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 639 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108830461

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The Israeli Economy, 1995–2017 by Avi Ben-Bassat,Reuben Gronau,Asaf Zussman Pdf

Provides a comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date perspective on the development of Israel's economy over the last twenty years.

Author : Jonathan Nitzan,Shimshon Bichler
Publisher : Pluto Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002-08-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0745316751

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The Global Political Economy of Israel by Jonathan Nitzan,Shimshon Bichler Pdf

The debate about globalisation and its discontents

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : International finance
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028422355

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IMF Survey by International Monetary Fund Pdf

Author : Albert Tavidze
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1590334280

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Progress in Economics Research by Albert Tavidze Pdf

This series spans the globe presenting leading research in economics. It is perhaps a sign of the times that economic weapons such as sanctions seem to be as powerful as or more so than tanks. International applications and examples of economic progress are invaluable in a troubled world with economic booms bursting like so many penny balloons. Contents: Preface; Globalisation; Combining Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy; Trade Potential in the Middle East; Wage Rigidity, Unemployment, and Growth; The Asymmetric Adjustment of Prices: Theory and Evidence from UK Manufacturing; Estimation of the Investment Thresholds; Economic Evaluation of Health Care Interventions in Developing Countries: A Critical Review of the Published Literature; Chaotic New Open Economy Macroeconomies; The Formation of Institutions among Conflicting Parties; The Effects of Linear Time Trends on Co-Integration Testing in Single Equations; Index.

Author : Fanny Ginor
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1979-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1412834635

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Socio-Economic Disparities in Israel by Fanny Ginor Pdf

This study of the social and economic disparities in Israel spans the period from the early 1920s up to the present. An investigation into historical development is combined with a thorough analysis of causes of economic inequality and poverty. Special attention is paid to the socio-economic differences between and within the communities -- the two main Jewish groups (European and Oriental) and the Arab population. Further subjects include the examination of the impact of economic growth and structural changes on inequality; the analysis of income distribution by family types; and the influence of the working wife on family income and inequality. International comparisons and the analysis of inequality in the world show Israel in a wider perspective and lend the study a more general character. Contents: Introduction: Concepts and Measurement / The Mandatory Period / Socioeconomic Development of Income Distribution / An Historical Aspect / Factors Affecting Earning and Income Differentials / Determinants of Family Income / Poverty in Israel / Israel in the World / Income Distribution in the World

Author : Gabriel Sheffer,Oren Barak
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780253004208

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Militarism and Israeli Society by Gabriel Sheffer,Oren Barak Pdf

Challenging the established view that the civilian sector in Israel has been predominant over its security sector since the state's independence in 1948, this volume critically and systematically reexamines the relationship between these sectors and provides a deeper, more nuanced view of their interactions. Individual chapters cast light on the formal and informal arrangements, connections, and dynamic relations that closely tie Israel's security sector to the country's culture, civil society, political system, economy, educational system, gender relations, and the media. Among the issues and events discussed are Israel's separation barrier, the impact of Israel's military confrontations with the Palestinians and other Middle Eastern states -- especially Lebanon -- and the impact of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Israeli case offers insights about the role of the military and security in democratic nations in contemporary times.

Author : Yoram Evron,Richard A. Bitzinger
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781009333283

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Military-Civil Fusion by Yoram Evron,Richard A. Bitzinger Pdf

Examines the global interaction between military-civil fusion and the fourth industrial revolution, and how it affects military innovation.

Author : Yoram Ben-Porath
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0674468783

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The Israeli Economy by Yoram Ben-Porath Pdf

Research papers on economic conditions in Israel - considers population growth and its role in economic growth; covers structural changes in economic structure and industrial structure, capital investment, relationships between educational level and wage differentials, public expenditure on defence and public services, income redistribution, taxation, etc.; examines balance of payments and energy problems, the system of cost of living allowance, and dynamics of inflation; includes economic policy suggestions. Graphs, references, statistical tables.