the chapter discusses labour mobility in Veneto from VWH (Veneto Worker Histories) database: 1982-1997. Mobility is related to the business cycle and to workers' careers. The population is split between movers and stayers, and the likelihood of chequered careers and instability is discussed.

The third issue of the International Productivity Monitor produced by the Centre for the Study of Living Standards contains six articles that deal with a wide range of issues in the productivity area. Topics covered are the contribution of the information and communications technology sector to...

Skill standards and certification tests have figured prominently in recent efforts to improve schools' information technology classes. Mathematica completed the first national study of high school and college information technology skill certification programs. In addition to documenting the...

Software work is often depicted as a ‘sunrise occupation’, consisting of knowledge workers that are able to craft stable careers. The aim of this article is to question this account by analysing the experiences of mobile applications developers, with a focus on Apple and Google...

Skill standards and certification tests have figured prominently in recent efforts to improve schools' information technology classes. Mathematica completed the first national study of high school and college information technology skill certification programs. In addition to documenting the...

User-Generated Content characterizes the interactions between companyand customers. Comments and contributions provided by customersin social media platforms represent a relevant input for companies'marketing decisions. A firm cannot avoid this interaction with its customerswithin social media....

Social networks are currently gaining increasing impact in the light of the ongoing growth of web-based services like facebook.com. One major challenge for the economically successful implementation of selected management activities such as viral marketing is the identification of key persons...