Productivity and unemployment: some international comparisons
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There has been considerable debate recently about the relative merits of the approaches to job creation adopted in continental Europe and in the UK and the US. The US/UK model emphasises the need for considerable labour market flexibility, thus bringing reduced job security and a limited role for the trade unions. In contrast, the continental European model stresses job security and extensive worker participation. The UK has certainly seen improvements in labour costs, productivity and unemployment, but it remains uncertain whether flexibility will boost competitiveness in the long term.
Publication Name: British Economy Survey
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0263-3523
Year: 1997
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The future of the International Monetary Fund
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Recent cases of monetary instability have played a role in prompting debate about the present and future roles of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Some observers believe that the IMF should be disbanded, with its resources being allocated elsewhere, while others see it as playing a vital role but needing a large increase in its resources to be truly effective. Its future role is likely to focus on providing emergency finance.
Publication Name: British Economy Survey
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0263-3523
Year: 1995
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UK healthcare: some international comparisons
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The UK's performance with regard to healthcare management and funding is compared with that of other countries. Healthcare in the UK is underfunded compared with other countries. The public/private funding ratio is significantly greater than that of most other developed nations.
Publication Name: British Economy Survey
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0263-3523
Year: 2000
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