America Works: Thoughts on an Exceptional U.S. Labor Market

By Richard B. Freeman

Book Overview

The U.S. labor market is the most laissez faire of any developed nation, with a weak social safety net and little government regulation compared to Europe or Japan. Some economists point to this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871543265
• ISBN13: 9780871543264
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Russell Sage Foundation
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Eye opener

Freeman offers an eye-opening perspective on the forces that have changed and developed the U.S. Labor Market. He highlights what he perceives to be it's biggest problems and offers explanations as well as recommendations to help the U.S. Labor Market. The final chapters really get past all of the historical forces that have brought it to where it is and offer a view of the future and challenges that must be met. It is a must read for anyone who is a part of the U.S. Labor Market - that means you!