Identifies to what extent, and in which way external shocks and the need for a different development pattern has affected economic growth in for Eastern European countries.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the impact of stabilization and adjustment policies (economic policy) on employment, Mexico, prospects for the 1980s - examines the transition from import substitution industrialization to an economic model based on export oriented industry, structural changes...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on econometric modelling of labour markets for human resources planning in Central America - describes macroeconomics economic models of Guatemala, Venezuela and Brazil covering employment, the informal sector, labour market segmentation and underemployment;...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on structural change in the UK, regarding technological change in private sector manufacturing - gives examples from the cotton industry, the domestic electronics industry and the motor vehicle industry; considers economic growth, productivity, competitiveness,...

Analyses the contradictions that characterized inequitable growth. Shows how equity-enhancing policies can promote prosperity and reduce the risk of future crises, and describes a new development model for Tunisia, based on equal economic and social opportunities, and shared prosperity.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on industrial structure change in a small open economy, comprising a case study of adjustment successes in the Netherlands - discusses the economic structure, economic growth trends (1960-1983), and impact of economic recession and international division of labour...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on rural poverty and the dualistic nature of agrarian structures (dualistic farming) in Guatemala - examines level and trend of rural poverty through indicators such as household income, housing, illiteracy and nutrition; notes paradox of high rate of agricultural...

ILO pub. Feasibility study on the design of an econometric model for assessment of economic growth and population dynamics in Indonesia - describes a modular approach to modelling based on EDP simulation techniques, discusses plan implementation and submodels regarding projections of economic...