ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper, statistical analysis, input output analysis in view of development planning for basic needs satisfaction in Ecuador - analyses trends in economic growth, employment, income, wealth and income distribution, 1948-1980; considers exports, dependence,...

Examines the formulation of national policies including trade, exchange rates, monetary, fiscal and labour market policies and how they contribute to growth and employment generation. Covers mainly the period from 1984 to 2004.

Looks at the extent of and policy responses to the problem of labour shortage in the economies of Japan, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.