In view of increasing globalization, today more than ever we are confronted with the question of whether the state is permitted to protect domestic companies from foreign-owned competition or if it should abstain from any form of protection. Lüder Gerken develops a basic ordoliberal theory of...

Examines the continuing prevalence of debt bondage in the 1990s despite the introduction of national legislation banning the practice. Makes recommendations to the Government and the international community for actions to be taken to eliminate bonded labour and provide rehabilitation for freed...

Examines the incidence of bonded labour in the mining industry. Focuses on the main issues of labour arrangements in the sector and the implications of these arrangements for those involved.

Examines the role of skills in cluster development and how skills development can facilitate cluster development, in particular in developing countries.

Examines procedures and practices adopted during the decommissioning, demolition and disposal of obsolete ships, focusing on occupational safety and health issues and environmental aspects. Reviews existing legal and regulatory tools, assesses previous work undertaken by concerned agencies and...