| Description |
1 online resource (187 pages) |
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text file |
| Note |
Title from electronic t.p. (viewed on Oct. 19, 2009). |
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"A joint study of the International Labour Organization and the Secretariat of the World Trade Organization." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
Economic growth has not led to a corresponding improvement in working conditions and living standards for many workers. In developing countries, job creation has largely taken place in the informal economy, where around 60 per cent of workers are employed. Most of the workers in the informal economy have limited job security, low incomes and no social protection, with limited opportunities to benefit from globalization. This study focuses on the relationship between trade and the growth of the informal economy in developing countries. Based on existing academic literature, complemented with new empirical research by the ILO and the WTO, the study discusses how trade reform affects different aspects of the informal economy. It also examines how high rates of informal employment diminish the scope for developing countries to translate trade openness into sustainable long-term growth. The report analyzes how well-designed trade and decent-work friendly policies can complement each other so as to promote sustainable development and growing prosperity in developing countries. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
Available in English, French and Spanish. |
| Subject |
Informal sector (Economics) -- Developing countries.
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Informal sector (Economics) |
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Developing countries. |
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Labor market -- Developing countries.
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Labor market. |
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Globalization -- Economic aspects.
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Globalization -- Economic aspects. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Ernst, Ekkehard (Economist)
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Bustamante, Juana P.
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International Labour Organization.
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World Trade Organization.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bacchetta, Marc. Globalization and informal jobs in developing countries. Geneva : International Labour Organization : World Trade Organization, ©2009 (DLC) 2010369279 |
| ISBN |
9789221227205 (electronic book) |
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9221227200 (electronic book) |
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9789287036919 |
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9287036918 |
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9789221227199 |
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9221227197 |
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