Overview of the book -- Economic turbulence : what, who, and how much? -- The industries -- Firms, their workers, and their survival -- Firm turbulence and job ladders -- Turbulence and worker career paths -- Economic turbulence and middle-income jobs -- Conclusions and implications for policy

"This work examines the past and present commercial elements of organized baseball, emphasizing the dual roles which the sport must now fulfill. Twenty-five essays cover five areas integral to the economic side of baseball: business and finance, human resources, international relations,...