Investigates the prospects for moving the average retirement age to 66 from 63. Examines companies' incentives to employ older workers and what government can do to promote continued participation in the workforce. Considers the challenge of ensuring a secure retirement for low-wage workers and...

Der Autor Anders Aslund hat die Absicht mit diesem Buch ein breites analytisches Bild über die russische Wirtschaftstransformation zu schaffen und erläutert den Umfang der bisherigen Erfolge. Er betrachtet vor allem den institutionellen Wandel, die makroökonomische Stabilisierung, die...

Contributors from academia, government, and the private sector evaluate more than a dozen efforts at market design. Analyzing a broad range of sectors, including airlines, electricity, education, and pensions, authors ask critical questions about developments in Canada, the United Kingdom, and...

"Examines the underlying mechanisms through which the law, judiciary, and legal profession influence the economy. Analyzes enforcement, contracts, and property rights--the concepts collectively defining rule of law--and examines their roles in the real estate and financial sectors. Extended...