Government Regulation of Industry
This course note emphasize the importance of market structure and industrial performance, including the strategic interaction of firms. It also examines the behavior of individual markets in some detail, focusing on cost analysis, the determinants of market demand, investment behavior, market power, and the implications of government regulatory behavior.
Author(s): Prof. Michael Pollitt
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This link is a free PDF book published by the European Commission. It discusses the issue of macroeconomic imbalances in the European Union (EU) and presents a framework for economic governance to address them. The book covers topics such as the root causes of imbalances, the role of financial markets, the link between macroeconomic imbalances and competitiveness, and the importance of policy coordination among EU member states. Additionally, the book examines the EU's governance framework and outlines potential reforms. It is a comprehensive guide for policymakers, academics, and anyone interested in EU economic governance.
Author(s): Commission of the European Communities
210 Pages
Work, Employment, and Industrial Relations Theory
This note will cover the multi-disciplinary theoretical and empirical foundations of research on work, employment, labor markets, and industrial relations. It begins by tracing the historical development of theory and research in the field, paying special attention to how the normative premises, concepts, and methodological traditions of industrial relations compare to those of other disciplines that contribute to the study of work and employment relations. Then will review a number of current theoretical and policy debates shaping the field.
Author(s): Prof. Thomas A. Kochan
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