Replacement demand in a global economy / Richard B. Freeman -- An overview of U.S. workforce development policy / Burt S. Barnow and Demetra S. Nightingale -- Career-focused education and training for youth / Robert I. Lerman -- Higher education : policies generating the 21st century workforce /...

Institutional Frameworks and Labor Market Performance produces an in-depth analysis of the functioning of various labor market institutions in both the USA and Germany. Particular emphasis is given to the substantial differences between the US and Germany in the ways important areas are...

The education system should emphasize work skills / Ray Marshall & Marc Tucker -- The education system should not emphasize work skills / Peter Shaw -- A German-style apprenticeship program would be effective / Wilfried Prewo -- A German-style apprenticeship program may not be effective /...