In this collection of autobiographical essays, 26 prominent scholars detail their professional development, while offering insight into their lives and philosophies. With candor and humor they relate how they came to the field of economics, as well as how their views have evolved over the years.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 The Changing World of Work -- 2 Demographic Trends in the Labor Force -- 3 Central Cities and Their Suburbs -- 4 Services and Globalization: New York City -- 5 Literacy and Work -- 6 The New Immigrants -- 7 School to Work: The...

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- 1 The Philadelphia Private Industry Council -- 2 Profiles of Youth -- 3 Profiles of Young Mothers -- 4 Profiles of Unemployed Adult Men -- 5 Labor Market and Other Barriers -- 6 Lessons for Policy: Local and...