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

ILO pub-wep pub. WEP conference paper reviewing employment implications of trade relations between developed countries and developing countries in relation to North South dialogue - examines interdependence in terms of economic growth, standard of living and unemployment, studies future...

ILO pub-wep pub. WEP conference paper reviewing employment implications of trade relations between developed countries and developing countries in relation to North South dialogue - examines interdependence in terms of economic growth, standard of living and unemployment, studies future...

Examines employment trends in the period 1987-1998, with particular reference to the income dimension associated with changed employment structures.

Describes projects of governments and nongovernmental organizations that support women's informal sector work and offer family planning information and services through work-based groups.

Based on 1980 data for 151 countries, analyses labour force participation rates of older people and the factors which influence their labour supply.

Discusses which countries have low and which have high Gini coefficients as well as relationships with the incomes of the poor and the rich.

Proposes a methodology for measuring national poverty lines.