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Estimates the effects of the 2008-09 trade contraction on employment and incomes in India and South Africa, using … income quintiles. The most notable finding is that India and South Africa experienced substantial employment and income … declines as a result of trade contraction with the EU and the US. A large share of these declines occurred in the non …
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Compares conditions of academic tenure and its functional equivalent in post secondary education in selected Anglo-American countries and in countries governed by civil-service regimes. Draws conclusions regarding nomination and dismissal, the case of distant-study teaching, effects of brain...
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Focuses on the risks and dangers in small-scale and artisanal fisheries, based on the experiences of selected developed and developing countries. Reviews working conditions, typical accidents associated with the marine environment, navigation and fishing operations, problems associated with boat...
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Based on a case study approach in twelve countries, analyses and compares current practices and trends in employment relationships in higher education.
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The purpose of this study is to promote action through the provision of practical examples of programmes that have contributed to breaking the isolation of homeworkers, making them aware of their rights, helping them to organize and to increase their bargaining power, and generally improving...
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agricultural sector, industrial sector and trade), and indicates how the worldwide economic recession and dependence have resulted …
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Argues that the changeover from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to the World Trade Organization (WTO …
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, highlighting the importance of trade negotiations and the financial architecture. …
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