This book explores the complex relationship between social security and economic development, arguing that social security contributes positively to economic development by promoting social investments that not only foster economic growth but enhance social welfare for all. The contributors...

This book examines the efficiency and effectiveness of economic policies in Europe, and explores the implications for social equity. It argues for an integrated approach to economic and social objectives, and discusses the ways in which welfare states and institutions can contribute to equity...

This book illustrates why both academic research and policy thinking need to factor-in gender hierarchies and structures if they are to address some of the key challenges of contemporary societies: the widespread informality and insecurity of paid work and the crisis of care

Introduction to Regulating LMOs -- The State of Science-based Regulation and GM crops -- Socio-Economic Considerations and the Regulations of LMOs -- Benefits to Producers and Society -- Consumer Choice -- Environmental Impacts -- Ethical/Equity -- Food Security -- Health Impacts -- Impacts on...

Teil I: Bewältigung der Folgen des demographischen Wandels: Ausprägungen und Folgen des demographischen Wandels; Drei Strategien im Umgang mit den Folgen des demographischen Wandels; Wohlfahrtstheoretische Gründe für bevölkerungswirksame Politikmaßnahmen; Demographie, Wirtschaftswachstum...

This volume explores the reasons behind, and impact of, the migration of South Asian nationals (from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bhutan and Maldives, Afghanistan and Myanmar) in the Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Bahrain). The authors provide a...

As with previous technological revolutions, innovations in the online world have triggered transformations in the labor market and the economy. While the Internet is trumpeted as a great job creator, there are also downsides that need to be identified and dealt with. The book discusses the...

Introduction -- Part I: Non-Standard Employment, Labour Supply and Living Conditions -- Part II: Non-Standard Employment, Workers' Mobility and Labour Market Structure -- Part III: Part-Time Employment, Working Conditions and Job Attributes -- Part IV: Non-Standard Employment, Quality of Work...

Vorwort -- Teil I: Rahmenbedingungen einer erfolgreichen Arbeitsmarkt-Inklusion -- Teil II: Rekrutierung -- Teil III Arbeitsplatzgestaltung/-anpassung -- Teil IV Arbeitszeitmodelle -- Teil V: Weiterbildung und Karrieremanagement -- Teil VI Gesundheitsmanagement -- Teil VII Führung und Kultur --...

Empfehlungen zu einem nationalen Arbeitsplan -- Re-Fokussierung auf den Kernprozess Pflege -- Integrierte Versorgungssysteme -- Altenpflegeausbildung -- Entbürokratisierung der Pflegedokumentation -- Der demografische Wandel und die Situation der Pflegenden.