Large regional unemployment disparities are a common feature of the labor market in many countries. This study deals with the question whether regional unemployment disparities in western Germany widen, become narrower or remain constant over time. It examines the hypothesis of convergence for...

This paper delves into the imperative of crafting effective local strategies to foster quality job creation, employment, and participation, particularly in the context of the G20's agenda. Amidst a global economy marked by moderate recovery and persistent challenges, including high unemployment...

This report provides an analysis and assessment of insurance coverage and options for extending ARPC coverage. It has been developed based on a review of available policy wordings across four main lines of insurance business (industrial special risk/commercial property, cyber insurance,...

The main purpose of this survey paper is to consider the attempts that have been made to apply economic theory and empirical methods to the analysis of electricity markets, and to evaluate them in light of theoretical considerations and empirical evidence. We describe the key features of the...

Investigating the impact of family instability is important as more and more children experience different family changes in many industrialized countries. In this paper we examine the dynamics of family structure, looking at the potential effect of yearly maternal partnership transitions on...

Census data for 1990/91 indicate that Australian and Canadian immigrants have higher levels of English fluency, education, and income (relative to natives) than do U.S. immigrants. This skill deficit for U.S. immigrants arises primarily because the United States receives a much larger share of...