Books in the Routledge Studies in Labour Economics series

The global financial crisis and subsequent increase in social inequality has led in many cases to a redrawing of the boundaries between formal and informal work. This interdisciplinary volume explores the role of informal work in today¿s global economy, presenting economic, legal, sociological, historical, anthropological, political and cultural perspectives on the topic. Workers and the Global Informal Economy explores varying definitions of informality in the backdrop of neo-liberal market logic, exploring how it manifests itself in different regions around the world, and its relationship with formal work.

This book focuses on issues that are relevant for the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and provides the grounds for new patterns of analysis and addresses policy guidelines which are able to respond to the dramatic challenges that Mediterranean regions are facing.

This book provides an insightful approach to dissecting the contemporary issues surrounding the subject of women's empowerment and gender inequality in Turkey. Renowned international scholars share practical strategies for the cooperation of states and for facilitating bilateral and regional agreements.

Offers a thorough analysis of the research concerning the impact of automation on the labour force. The first chapter provides an overview of the state of research and literature in the field, while subsequent chapters address specific challenges that arise for policy-makers, (such as widening inequality and increased unemployment etc.)