Technology and the Future of European Employment
Edward Elgar Publishing
Published on 26. September 2001
Book
Hardback
576 pages
978-1-84064-517-0 (ISBN)
Description
What is the potential of the new information and communication technologies? This book assesses the relationship between technological change and employment in all its dimensions, focusing on contemporary economies in Europe.The authors discuss patterns of growth, and the type of employment that countries might expect to be created following the introduction of these new technologies. Also analysed is the extent to which firms should adjust to more favourable production and distribution patterns. Institutional change is another issue addressed in detail as this encompasses the organisation of working time, systems of education and innovation and the welfare state. The final section of the book addresses the future of European employment not only from the competitive position of Europe in a global economy but also the new societal and demographic contexts that will challenge European economies in the future.
Technology and the Future of European Employment ends with an overview of the many policy priorities that European societies will have to address. As such, this book will be of interest to scholars of economics, sociology and politics as well as those involved in European studies, technology and innovation, and labour economics. Civil servants in relevant national departments and organisations will also find the book of interest and value.
Technology and the Future of European Employment ends with an overview of the many policy priorities that European societies will have to address. As such, this book will be of interest to scholars of economics, sociology and politics as well as those involved in European studies, technology and innovation, and labour economics. Civil servants in relevant national departments and organisations will also find the book of interest and value.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84064-517-0 (9781840645170)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Edited by Pascal Petit, Emeritus Professor, Universite Paris Nord, France and Luc Soete, Brussels School of Governance, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
Content
Contents: Introduction Part I: Long-term Structural Changes Part II: Sectoral Changes and Demand Part III: Changes in Organization and Distribution Part IV: Institutional Change Index