Books and reports

May 2019

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.