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Globalization, Offshoring and Economic Insecurity in Industrialized Countries / William Milberg and Deborah Winkler.
- Format:
- Book
- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- Milberg, William, author.
- Series:
- UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Working Papers, 2520-6656 ; no.87.
- UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Working Papers, 2520-6656 ; no.87
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Economic and Social Development.
- Local Subjects:
- Economic and Social Development.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : United Nations, 2009.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Th is paper shows that a "new wave of globalization," involving extensive off shoring, has raised both actual and perceived labor market insecurity in industrialized countries. Th e paper analyzes various channels through which this new wave of globalization leads to economic insecurity. It emphasises the key role of overall macroeconomic conditions in determining the outcome of off shoring. The paper points out the inadequacies of various policy responses that industrialized countries have come up with so far and advocates urgent steps toward formulation of policies and erection of institutional structure more appropriate to confront the challenges of the new of globalization.
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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