Assesses the state of labour law, and reflects on the nature and future of work, on the ideas involved and the historical process through which it has passed. Compares the concepts of work vs training, remunerated vs non- remunerated work, wage employment vs self-employment, and private vs...

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

Reviews trends from 1980 to 1996.