Books and reports
May 2019
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Report
Towards convergence in Europe: Institutions, labour and industrial relations
28 May 2019
This book provides a unique and timely analysis of the socio-economic indicators influencing convergence trends in the EU.
June 1996
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Publication
Local/Regional response to global pressure. The case of Italy and its industrial districts (RS 103)
28 June 1996
Comprises 11 contributions. Examines the economic performance of the industrial districts of Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Veneto. Discusses challenges facing industrial policy at the local level. Introduces the concept of New Technological Districts (NTD) for promoting the quality of life and of the environment.
June 1994
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Publication
Creating economic opportunities. The role of labour standards in industrial restructuring
29 June 1994
Comprises 13 essays which examine the role and value of labour standards for industrial restructuring. Includes essays which argue for and against the value of labour standards, and case studies which examine restructuring since the 1980s at the enterprise, industry, national and international level. Refers to a number of ILO Conventions and Recommendations.
February 1992
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Publication
Industrial districts and local economic regeneration
28 February 1992
This book considers two basic questions: How do the experiences of the Italian industrial districts compare with those of Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany and Spain? What are the policy interventions needed to sustain existing industrial districts and to guide other regions wishing to pursue a similar strategy in the interests of local economic regeneration? This title is available in electronic format only.