Examines how enterprises can restructure in the spirit of social partnership with maximum economic benefits and minimum costs for the workers, communities and society at large.

Examines experiences of social dialogue at the local level in selected European countries. Highlights the importance of local competitive advantage through the establishment of human and social capital, the promotion of local entrepreneurship, fighting social exclusion and other barriers to...

Gives an overview on the practice of consultation and conditions of reflecting competitiveness and employment in bargaining processes at national level. Provides, at local level, examples from a bank and three firms in the computer, electronics and metal industries.

Examines characteristics of youth unemployment in the period 1960-2003.