Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

雇用、労働時間、所得－州と地域　2024年版
Ryan, Mary Meghan (ed.), Employment, Hours, and Earnings 2024: States and Areas. 19th ed. 616 pp. 2024:11 (Bernan Pr., US) <733-258>
ISBN 979-88-920501-0-4 paper ¥32,124.- (税込) US$ 149.00 *

Bernan Press proudly presents the nineteenth edition of Employment, Hours, and Earnings: States and Areas 2024. A special edition to the Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics: Employment, Earnings, Prices, Productivity, and Other Labor Data, this reference isa consolidated wealth of employment information, providing monthly and annual data on hours worked and earnings made by industry, including figures and summary information spanning several years. These data are presented for states and the 75 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).This edition features:Nearly 300 tables with data on employment for each state, the District of Columbia, and the nation's seventy-five largest MSAsDetailed, nonseasonally adjusted industry data organized by month and yearHours and earnings data for each state by industryAn introduction for each state and the District of Columbia that denotes salient data and noteworthy trends, including changes in population and the civilian labor force, industry increases and declines, employment and unemployment statistics, and a chart detailing employment percentages by industryRanking of the seventy-five largest MSAs, including census population estimates, unemployment rates, and the percent change in total nonfarm employmentConcise technical notes that explain pertinent facts about the data, including sources, definitions, and significant changes, with references for further guidanceA comprehensive appendix that details the geographical components of the seventy-five largest MSAsThe employment, hours, and earnings data in this publication provide a detailed and timely picture of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the nation's seventy-five largest MSAs. These data can be used to analyze key factors affecting state and local economies and to compare national cyclical trends to local-level economic activity.This reference is an excellent source of information for analysts in both the public and private sectors. Readers who are involved in public policy can use these data to determine the health of the economy, to clearly identify which sectors are growing and which are declining, and to determine the need for federal assistance. State and local jurisdictions can use the data to determine the need for services, including training and unemployment assistance, and for planning and budgetary purposes. In addition, the data can be used to forecast tax revenue. In private industry, the data can be used by business owners to compare their business to the economy as a whole and to identify suitable areas when making decisions about plant locations, wholesale and retail trade outlets, and locating a particular sector base.

友澤和夫、藤田幸一編　農業経済から工業経済への南アジアの移行－雇用と労働市場
Tomozawa, Kazuo / Fujita, Koichi (eds.), South Asia's Transition from Agrarian to Industrialized Economy: The Employment and Labor Market. (Routledge New Horizons in South Asian Studies) 288 pp. 2024:12 (Routledge, UK) <733-271>
ISBN 978-1-03-286022-0 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

This book analyses the transition of South Asian nations from agrarian to industrialized economies, which is accompanied by a widening gap between agricultural and non-agricultural growth rates and a greater income disparity between farmers and urban residents. The chapters, contributed by experts in the field, analyze various issues in the transitional process of economic development in South Asia by focusing mainly on India's "agricultural adjustment problem" and the issues concerning industrial sectors. The book deals first with challenges related to the farmers' struggles, including traders and processors, and how they can adapt to the more sophisticated market demand for their products emerging mainly in urban areas or even abroad. It then focuses on the developments in the non-agricultural sector, introducing a global value chain (GVC) perspective. It finally analyses trends in labor migration and labor markets closely linked to the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. This book is a valuable addition to the field of Development Economics and South Asian Economics.

透明性を通じたジェンダーの賃金格差の橋渡し
Benedi Lahuerta, Sara / Miller, K. / Carlson, L. (eds.), Bridging the Gender Pay Gap through Transparency: Comparative Approaches and Key Regulatory Conundrums. 400 pp. 2024:11 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-331>
ISBN 978-1-80392-041-2 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

This timely book evaluates the advantages and challenges of adopting pay transparency legislation (PTL) to address the ongoing issues of the gender pay gap. Chapters contextually examine whether PTL can help reduce the gender pay gap and discuss which factors should be considered to potentially boost the effects of this legal intervention.The editors have brought together expert contributors to explore detailed case studies demonstrating how PTL is implemented across the globe. The 2023 EU Pay Transparency Directive is rigorously analyzed in addition to the role of Equality Bodies and private certification systems. The book provides an in-depth yet accessible critique of both the potential and limitations of PTL and considers key themes including the role of self-regulation, collective bargaining and the need to depart from traditional work and care patterns to address pay inequity.Bridging the Gender Pay Gap through Transparency is an excellent resource for legal scholars and practitioners specialising in gender equality and labour rights. Students and researchers of gender studies, governance and regulation as well as policymakers and HR professionals will find the comprehensive analysis beneficial.

移行期の労働市場ハンドブック
Carcillo, Stephane / Scarpetta, Stefano (eds.), Handbook on Labour Markets in Transition: Promoting Resilience in a World in Flux. 528 pp. 2024:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-332>
ISBN 978-1-83910-694-1 hard ¥65,527.- (税込) GB￡ 230.00

This Handbook provides an insightful analysis of how long-term transformations are impacting labour markets globally. It argues for a proactive approach to market regulation that promotes mobility by anticipating labour market needs and disruptions before they become crises. Esteemed contributing authors examine the profound impacts of digital, demographic and green transitions within global markets, emphasising the need to address structural inequalities caused by phenomena such as the gender pay gap and the falling labour supply. The Handbook comprises both original empirical analysis and a systematic review of literature, painting a well-rounded picture of historical, current and future labour landscapes. Ultimately, this timely Handbook stresses how crucial it is for educational systems and labour market policies to adapt more dynamically to the rapid pace of change. Scholars of economics, specifically labour and international economics, will find the insights within this Handbook to be vital for the future of the field. It will also prove valuable for policy makers and administrators responsible for designing and implementing labour and education policies.

欧米における失業とアクティベーション政策
Jorgensen, Henning / Schulze, Michaela (eds.), Unemployment and Activation Policies in Europe and the US. (The Future of Work and Employment) 298 pp. 2024:11 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-333>
ISBN 978-1-03-532560-3 hard ¥31,339.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00

This insightful book presents a detailed analysis of the activation policies utilised by governments across Europe and the US. Editors Henning Jorgensen and Michaela Schulze bring together a wealth of experts to collate key developments in activation policies, acknowledging the different ways in which countries and governments attempt to combat unemployment and the importance of subnational governance capabilities.Contributing authors explore multiple activation policies through political, policy, polity, economic and cultural lenses, outlining the consequences of these for the unemployed and other actors involved. In particular, partisan politics and central steering experienced in the UK, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Switzerland and the US are analysed, as well as social security and labour market policies developed in the Netherlands, Norway and Germany. The book emphasises the advantages of investigating national rather than cross-national studies as they bring to the forefront crucial actors and administrative systems that affect activation reforms. Ultimately, it highlights why and how activation is developed in different ways in national systems and advocates for further research as activation is entering a new phase.Unemployment and Activation Policies in Europe and the US is an excellent resource for students and researchers specialising in comparative social policy, public policy, labour market policy and the sociology of work.

Yenilmez, Meltem Ince / Oezdemir, Caglar (eds.), Labor Market Dynamics in Turkey during the Last 100 Years. 304 pp. 2024:11 (Lexington Books, US) <733-336>
ISBN 978-1-6669-5617-7 hard ¥25,872.- (税込) US$ 120.00 *

Labor Market Dynamics in Turkey during the Last 100 Years provides a thorough examination of the complex interactions that exist between social changes, economic policies, and the changing labor market environment in Turkey. This book draws on a wealth of historical and modern data to explore important topics including youth employment, unionization, migration, gender inequality, and the effects of economic crises. It also examines government interventions, employment package efficacy, and the complex ramifications of labor market changes, with an emphasis on the post-2008 period.