Outsourcing and low-skilled workers in the UK

Article Abstract:

Research was conducted to investigate the impact of outsourcing on the relative wages and employment of the less-skilled in the UK. Imports were identified from industrial countries and those from low-wage countries. The impact of outsourcing on both skilled and unskilled-intensive sectors was also determined. Results indicate that outsourcing may have damaged the economic fortunes of the less-skilled in the UK more than the high-skilled sectors. Also, large currency appreciations may have a disproportionate effect on the economic fortunes of the less-skilled, partly by developing an increased threat of outsourcing.

United Kingdom, United States, Statistical Data Included, Economic aspects, Skilled labor, Outsourcing, Unskilled labor

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Do older workers drop out of the labour market? Some recent British evidence

Article Abstract:

The unemployment and unemployment duration of older males in the UK has been found to have significant effects on earnings in the labor market. However, these effects vary according to the age of the unemployed. Older unemployed males exert less downward pressure on earnings compared to their younger counterparts while unemployment duration should always be included in empirical earnings equations that incorporate age effects.

Unemployment

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Crime, deterrence and unemployment in England and Wales: an empirical analysis

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The impact of deterrence and unemployment on burglary, theft and robbery in England and Wales are investigated using aggregate police force data. Results show mixed support for Becker's theory on criminal activity which states that individuals engage in either legal or illegal activities depending on the expected returns. A 1% rise in male unemployment also increased burglary and theft by 0.17% and 0.12%, respectively.

Social aspects, Crime, England, Wales, Criminal behavior

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