Focuses on three types of migration: inter-country migration as in the case of migration to Argentina and Venezuela; intra-country migration as illustrated by the case of Brazil during the 1960s; and interregional migration as seen in the case of Latin American migration to Japan.

Investigates how macroeconomic shocks and policies for agricultural performance have affected living standards, especially in agriculture.

Presents eight case studies of the indirect effects of multinationals on employment in six host countries. Includes a sample set of questionnaires addressed to local production units, sub-contractors and multinational subsidiaries contacted in the Brazilian study.

Examines the economic and social consequences of the decline in international prices for coffee, cocoa, and cotton. Covers the period 1980 to 1992.

Explores the effects of adjustment lending and donor conditionality on public investment. Compares public expenditure in countries that have undertaken strong reform programmes with countries that have either undertaken weak reform programmes or no programme at all.

ILO pub. Working paper, case studies of social implications and economic implications of structural change in plantations in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya and Tanzania - examines trends affecting agricultural production of cash crops and agricultural employment; comments on legislation regarding...