Labor markets and social policy in Central and Eastern Europe : the transition and beyond

The people of Central and Eastern Europe need no reminder that the early stage of reform is uncertain and painful. Their new economic and political system are giving them more individual freedom. But for most of them, living standards are falling - often sharply - as poverty, unemployment and death...

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Other Authors: Barr, Nicholas, ed
Format: Book
Published: Washington, D.C. World Bank 1994
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Summary:The people of Central and Eastern Europe need no reminder that the early stage of reform is uncertain and painful. Their new economic and political system are giving them more individual freedom. But for most of them, living standards are falling - often sharply - as poverty, unemployment and death rates are rising. This book presents policies for labor markets and social needs in this time of hope, transformation, and tears. The book - which is about the European and republics of the former U.S.S.R as well as the other Central and Eastern European countries - makes three main arguments. First, it is crucial that these countries ' human resources be developed through more effective labor markets, improved education, reduced poverty, and better health care. Second, the state still has a major role. Third, reform will fail unless political and administrative realities are considered when policies are designed and implemented.
Physical Description:xviii, 387 p. : il.
Bibliography:Incluye bibliografía
ISBN:0-19-520998