This paper examines both the determinants and the effects of changes in the rigidity of labor market legislation across … labor regulations across countries is replicated using LAMRIG, their explanatory power is much weakened for changes over … trade liberalization. With respect to the effects of changes in the rigidity of labor regulations on growth and inequality …

Empirical investigation of the labor market consequences of employment protection has mushroomed since Lazear's (1990 … mainly on dismissals protection, distinguishing between the themes of employment and unemployment development and labor … discussion of labor market dynamics focuses on the speed of adjustment issue and on gross flows. It also formalizes the link …

on the course of democracy and human rights in the world today. Each of our contributors were asked to consider the … various ways that international law confronts the global economy for the purposes of protecting labor rights, human rights … many consequences of the emergence of the People's Republic of China in world trade; human rights litigation in U.S. and …