This Brief examines the dynamics between the informal economy and unemployment rates, the causes of informality, its consequences and potential reduction measures at both the theoretical and empirical level. Using Lithuania as a case study, this book tests the assumption that participation in...

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Expansion and expectation: footloose-ness -- Chapter 3: Did we explain? -- Chapter 4: Alternative explanation from labour studies -- Chapter 5: Transition in Indian employment -- Chapter 6: Definitional Dilemma -- Chapter 7: Process of Informalisation of...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Section 1. Migration and the Macroeconomy: Some Empirical Evidence -- Chapter 2. The Impact of Immigration on Productivity -- Chapter 3. Macroeconomic Consequences of International Migration for OECD Countries -- Chapter 4. The Economics of Brain Waste -- Section 2....

Chapter 1: Introductory words -- Chapter 2: Shadow Economy. Setting the economic and institutional context -- Chapter 3: How large is Shadow Economy -- Chapter 4: Shadow Economy in Poland – results of the survey -- Chapter 5: Conclusions and recommendations.

Sustaining a healthy and productive work environment for employees with health issues and work disabilities or those returning to work after sick leave may present a challenge to employers. This publication offers unique insights into occupational health and rehabilitation, covering...

Introduction -- Defining talent: Between human capital and the creative economy -- Positioning Talent: history, cities and the growing importance of talent -- Challenging talent: Cities and the cycle of rising disparities -- Raising talent: higher education and uneven career outcomes -- Exposing...

Evolution of Gig Economy: A Review -- Gig Workforce: A Saviour During COVID-19 Pandemic -- Sustaining Gig Economy in Industry 4.0 -- Dark Side of Gig Economy: A Legal Perspective -- Achieving SDGs Under Gig Economy -- Managing Business in Crisis: Future Implications of COVID-19.

‘What motivates contemporary workers who can no longer rely on a stable employment in corporations? Alexander Styhre offers unique insights into this question in his book. Having taken a close look at venture work, contract work and freelancing, Styhre throws a new light on the changing...

Work alienation and disengagement -- Happiness advantage at work -- Social psychology, positive psychology, organizational behavior -- Emotional intelligence and social intelligence -- Spirituality and secular ethics -- Mindfulness at workplace -- Organizational neuroscience for leaders and...