OECD employment outlook, 2008

This edition of OECD's annual report on labour markets brings the reader not only detailed information on recent labour market developments, but also in-depth analysis of the effects of various policy measures and prospects through 2009. The analysis includes coverage of of the youth labour market in OECD Countries; informal employment and undeclared work; labour market discrimination and policies to combat it; the link between job stress and mental health problems; and the pay and working conditions offered by multinational firms. This book includes StatLinks, URLs which link statistical tables and graphs to Excel spreadsheets on the internet.

Contents:
Editorial: Ensuring Equality of Job Opportunities for All
Recent Labour Market Developments and Overview of the Publication
Chapter 1. Off to a Good Start? Youth Labour Market Transitions in OECD Countries
Chapter 2. Declaring Work or Staying Underground: Informal Employment in Seven OECD Countries
Chapter 3. The Price of Prejudice: Labour Market Discrimination on the Grounds of Gender and Ethnicity
Chapter 4. Are All Jobs Good for Your Health? The Impact of Work Status and Working Conditions on Mental Health
Chapter 5. Do Multinationals Promote Better Pay and Working Conditions?

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