Examines the impact on labour markets in advanced countries of the integration of the two fast-growing countries, China and India, with the liberalized global economy.

Highlights the institutional, structural and political factors which account for Italy's high level and distinctive pattern of self- employment in comparison to other industrial countries, including persistent economic dualism, labour market rigidities, a favourable regulatory framework, the...

Provides an overview of the Chilean economy in the last 40 years and analyses macroeconomic policies in the 1990-2005 period. Argues that economy- wide prosperity may still fall short of providing enough jobs of good quality and in fostering social integration and social fairness.

Estimates the effects of a change in the wage share on growth in the G20 countries using a post-Keynesian/post-Kaleckian model. Analyses the interanctions among different economies, and calculates the global multiplier effects of a simultaneous decline in the wage share. Suggests that at the...