Deals with the linkages among growth, employment and environmental pollution or degradation, by analysing the national press coverage of environmental issues. Takes into account political and socioeconomic transformations from 1973 to 1992.

Investigates the extent to which the renovation of building stock in view of a better energy efficiency will impact on employment creation. Gives cases studies from Brazil, the Netherlands and South Africa on experiences made with residential construction. Estimates how many jobs can be created...

ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper, pilot study presenting a national accounting matrix for Ecuador, 1975 - describes data collecting and evaluation technique; presents economic structure in terms of production factors, national income, domestic consumption, etc.; explains use in...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on effects of petroleum price increases on economic development in Egypt - discusses energy sources and power consumption using a simulation economic model and input output analysis; examines effects of price subsidies on energy conservation and the impact of price...

Assesses proposal to clear environmentally valuable forests to develop irrigation-based agriculture. Balances environmental concerns against employment, income and food security objectives.

ILO pub. Working paper on the indirect impact of multinational enterprises on employment in developing countries - considers the theoretical framework of mne's indirect repercussions on the economy of a host country, analyses effects of national income, improved competitiveness of counterpart...

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...

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.