This introductory article has two dimensions that are addressed simultaneously. First, it focuses on the international developments, to highlight and explore some of the findings of the International Labour Organization's (ILO) law and practice report on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Second,...

The paper develops a model where more integration initiates a movement towards the bottom of labour standards when increased integration enhances the flow of capital and so increases the marginal gain of a reduction in the strictness of standards. Moreover, a Pareto improving common...