Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

21世紀におけるインドの企業、経済開発、仕事のジレンマ
D'Costa, Anthony P., Indian Business, Economic Development, and the Jobs Dilemma in the Twenty-first Century. 240 pp. 2026:8 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <766-198>
ISBN 978-0-19-894837-7 hard ¥27,007.- (税込) GB￡ 88.00

This book examines the relationship between Indian business and economic development. The relationship, mediated by the state, is explored through the lens of business sectors to identify how they contribute to the different facets of economic development such as growth, exports, economic diversification, technology, and especially employment. Written in an accessible way, it surveys a range of industries and business sectors as part of India's quest for economic development as a late industrializer. Most of these business sectors generate development in some form, including some newer sectors such as e-commerce, digitalization, and green energy. However, critical as they might be for the foundation of a vibrant, modern economy, they are shown to be inadequate to make a dent in India's massive surplus labour. The paradox is that India's economy recently has been growing rapidly but has been unable to create enough decent jobs. Every year approximately 16 million new jobs must be created to absorb just the new workers that enter the labour force. Roughly 90% of employment is currently in precarious, low-wage or self-employment jobs in the informal sector that receive practically no social protection. This grim reality is a complex outcome of a structural stalemate that has resulted from the coexistence of low-productivity agriculture, premature deindustrialization, and a vast, persistent informal sector. This three-legged structural deadlock is attributed to India's late capitalist experience, or "compressed capitalism," which is a product of institutional legacies, policy choices, and external conditions. In the context of a massive workforce looking for jobs in an impoverished economy with a dysfunctional state-business nexus, creating such a large number of decent jobs is a herculean task. Today, the changing external environment with new technologies and artificial intelligence, competition from China and other parts of Asia, and unanticipated American tariff threats and visa restrictions for high-value service providers have further compounded India's jobs dilemma in the twenty-first century. Tackling the employment challenge will require a fundamental rethinking of strategies to boost the domestic market with demand-side policies while smartly adjusting to the uncertainties of the international economic and political environment.

労働者の移動性ハンドブック－地域、国内及びグローバルな視点
Eriksson, Rikard H. / Hansen, Hogni Kalso (eds.), Handbook of Labour Mobility: Regional, National and Global Perspectives. 368 pp. 2026:6 (E. Elgar, UK) <766-233>
ISBN 978-1-0353-3168-0 hard ¥61,380.- (税込) GB￡ 200.00

This informative Handbook evaluates how labour mobility in different forms can help us understand processes of uneven regional development. It examines the motivations and restrictions of labour mobility, including how its patterns can influence firm performance, innovative capacity and long-term regional development.Expert authors explore labour mobility across the globe, including perspectives from workers, firms and regions in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. They provide insights into how knowledge embodied in labour travels across space as well as the social drivers of labour, highlighting how these trends can inform political action and identifying the consequences of mobility for different groups of workers. This comprehensive overview covers experiences at regional, national and global levels, analysing how technological advances will impact the future of labour mobility.The Handbook of Labour Mobility is a crucial resource for scholars and students of labour studies, human geography, sociology and economics and finance. Its focus on the social and economic impacts of labour mobility makes this an essential reference for employers and policymakers in regional development.

Muolo, Alessandro / Salvati, Luca, Urban-Rural Labour Markets: Spatial Inequality, Efficiency, and Entrepreneurship in Advanced Economies. (Contributions to Economics) 218 pp. 2026:4 (Springer, GW) <766-236>
ISBN 978-3-032-17591-5 hard ¥23,756.- (税込) EUR 89.99

Bridging theory and empirical analysis, this book offers a comprehensive and data-driven exploration of urban-rural labour markets across advanced economies, shedding light on their structure, efficiency, and evolving dynamics. Through an extensive literature review and comparative statistical analysis, the book examines key indicators such as labour force participation, unemployment, productivity, and wages. It highlights regional disparities and convergence trends in advanced economies, while emphasizing the critical role of entrepreneurship in balancing labour supply and demand-exploring both Schumpeterian innovation and necessity-driven enterprise. A standout feature is a unique empirical study using Eurofound data, which investigates whether living in rural areas increases the likelihood of becoming an entrepreneur-offering valuable insights into the potential for rural-urban convergence. Concluding with forward-looking reflections and directions for future research, this volume is essential reading for scholars and students in economics, geography, sociology, and planning. It also serves as a vital resource for policymakers, regional planners, and practitioners engaged in shaping the future of spatial labour markets.

Elsner, Benjamin / Polachek, Solomon W. (eds.), Migration, Human Capital and the Labor Market. (Research in Labor Economics 53B) 436 pp. 2026:6 (Emerald, UK) <766-244>
ISBN 978-1-80592-642-9 hard ¥33,048.- (税込) US$ 148.00

This volume (Parts A and B) contains 16 new studies that shed light on key aspects of immigration: the drivers of immigration, the factors fostering or hindering immigrant integration in the host country, and the impact of immigration in the host countries. The studies span a wide range of countries in Europe, North and South America and use novel administrative, regional and survey data to offer insights into historical and contemporary episodes of migration. Together, they enrich our understanding of the determinants and consequences of migration and provide an evidence base for policy discussions. The volume covers three broad themes. In both Part A and B are eight papers on the integration of immigrants in the host society, focusing on the acquisition of human capital, labor supply, family formation, and returns to skills. Part B also studies the impact of immigration on outcomes that often dominate the public debate, namely employment, education, and crime. Published twice per year in conjunction with the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) Research in Labor Economics contains new cutting edge peer reviewed research applying economic theory and econometrics to policy related topics pertinent to worker well-being often with an international focus.

Rubery, Jill / Sanchez-Mira, Nuria / Insarauto, V. (eds.), Women in Turbulent Times: Crises, Transitions and Challenges for Gender Equality. (Routledge IAFFE Advances in Feminist Economics) 376 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <765-196>
ISBN 978-1-032-86585-0 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00
ISBN 978-1-032-86583-6 paper ¥13,500.- (税込) GB￡ 43.99

The last two decades have been marked by economic and social turmoil - from the global financial crash and the austerity turn to the Covid-19 pandemic, followed by cost-of-living crises, geopolitical conflicts and heightened political divisions. This succession of crises has destabilised economic and political systems and risks undermining the hard-won, albeit slow, progress towards gender equality in contemporary societies. At the same time, the way we live and work is being challenged by rapidly developing AI and digital technologies, the imperative to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions, and unresolved pressures to transform care systems to support women's sustained participation in waged work. Against this backdrop, this volume offers a long-term perspective on turbulence, grounded on comparative and country evidence from Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Global South. The chapters trace how acute shocks, chronic crises and systemic transformations reverberate through labour markets, households and state policies, reshaping gender inequalities and vulnerabilities and their intersections. The concluding discussion argues that turmoil is evolving into a polycrisis -an entanglement of economic, social, and ecological disruptions- while exposing a critical but neglected dimension of turbulence: the crisis of social reproduction and women's pivotal role in managing the tensions between production and the social reproduction spheres. By introducing a gender perspective into the polycrisis debate, this volume speaks to scholars in socioeconomics and gender studies; policy experts and advisors on gender equality; and activists, educators and the general public seeking to understand and address the challenges to gender equality in turbulent times.

Zhang, Hao, Upskilling the Chinese Workforce?: An Institutional Dilemma in China's Vocational Education System. 139 pp. 2026:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <764-344>
ISBN 978-981-9526-55-0 hard ¥29,036.- (税込) EUR 109.99

This book examines the Chinese vocational education system-an arena of growing significance in China's economic transformation. Over the past few decades, the central government has moved to decentralize a traditionally school-based skill development system, embracing a more market-oriented model that incorporates substantial employer involvement. This shift has produced a highly decentralized system centered on targeted training partnerships between schools and firms. These collaborations, further institutionalized by a series of reforms associated with the Made in China 2025 initiative, have helped alleviate skilled labor shortages and sustain the competitiveness of China's industrial sector globally. Yet, this book argues that neither a centralized, school-led model nor a decentralized, employer-driven approach has established the ideal institutional foundations necessary for sustainable workforce upskilling. This provocative study explores the future of skills development in China and identifies critical reforms needed to build a labor force capable of sustaining the country's economic trajectory in the decades ahead.

Tayal, Deeksha, Gender Dynamics of Long-Term Trends in Urban Labour Market of India. (Sustainable Development Goals Series) 174 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-349>
ISBN 978-981-9560-19-6 hard ¥31,676.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book examines the long-term dynamics of urban labour market behaviour of women and men over three and a half decades, spanning the period from 1987-88 to 2023-24. It provides a detailed understanding of the topic by incorporating data and information that cover both the supply and demand sides of the labour market. The book distinguishes itself from similar studies by adopting a life-cycle approach for women so as to enable a holistic coverage of various dimensions that hamper or facilitate their economic participation at every stage of life. It examines the gender differences in labour market behaviour and outcomes of young graduate women, married working age women, as well as elderly women. It also undertakes a time-use analysis for understanding the impact of education on gender differences in the distribution of unpaid domestic responsibilities among adolescent girls and boys. Likewise, among the married women fully engaged in household work, the book explores the potential for their integration into the labour force if employment opportunities are accessible at their household. Combining quantitative analysis of secondary datasets with qualitative analysis of primary survey interviews, this study provides an evidence-based depiction of gendered labour market realities and the policy approach to address them. The qualitative approach uses narrative-building to capture the lived experiences of women and men employed in the public transport and sanitation sectors. This book will serve as an important resource for understanding of female labour market by researchers, scholars, policymakers, practitioners, NGOs, and students of gender and labour studies.

Edo, Anthony / Rapoport, Hillel, L'impact de l'immigration sur le marche du travail. (Securiser l'emploi) 141 p. 2025:11 (Presses de Sciences Po, FR) <763-260>
ISBN 978-2-7246-4440-1 paper ¥2,376.- (税込) EUR 9.00

Grabowska, Izabela / Boatemaa Setrana, Mary (eds.), Fair Skilled Mobility: A Manifesto. (Routledge Studies in Development, Mobilities and Migration) 220 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <763-261>
ISBN 978-1-041-09371-8 hard ¥44,500.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book sets out a new approach to the global flow of skilled migration, one based on ethical, fair, balanced and sustainable frameworks. Instead of focusing on human capital loss and 'brain drain', the book argues that we should look towards mutually beneficial outcomes.In a world where demographic shifts, rapid technological advancements connected to automation and AI-enhancement, and evolving economic landscapes are reshaping labour markets, this book serves as a guide for 'doing' skilled migration, highlighting shared development, social inclusion, and economic resilience opportunities. Seeking to provoke and inspire policy makers, researchers, and practitioners, the book sets out a manifesto for transparent, fair and sustainable migration skill infrastructure, based on 13 theses. Based on extensive original data from across the Link4Skills consortium and its sister projects GS4S and Skills4Justice across at least 15 countries of origin and 15 countries of destinations, the book addresses critical issues such as the depletion of labour markets in origin countries and the challenges of skill recognition and labour market integration and retention in destination countries.This important new book will be a breath of fresh air for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers looking for possible solutions to global migration skill flow challenges.

欧州労働市場における連帯の統治－スペインとポルトガルにおける非典型雇用と最低賃金改革
Marques, Paulo / Branco, Rui / Molina, Oscar et al. (eds.), Governing Solidarity in European Labour Markets: Atypical Employment and Minimum Wage Reform in Spain and Portugal. (Routledge Studies in Labour Economics) 200 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <763-263>
ISBN 978-1-032-85795-4 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00 *

Across Western Europe, the rise of atypical employment has deepened insider-outsider divides. This book asks why two structurally similar countries - Portugal and Spain - pursued different routes to reduce labour market segmentation following the conclusion of the sovereign debt crisis. It argues that the composition of the governing social bloc drives the orientation of reform, while the choice of decision-making arena (parliamentary law-making versus tripartite social concertation) and the EU's evolving social governance shape the breadth and depth of reform.Building on the distinction between competitive and inclusive solidarity, the book compares four domains: employment protection and collective bargaining; statutory minimum wages; regulation of ride-hailing platforms in passenger transport; and the regularisation of precarious public sector work. The analysis covers Portugal's progressive cycle (2015-2021) and Spain's coalition years (2019-2025), drawing on elite interviews, content analysis of parliamentary debates and media coverage, and official documents. The findings reveal a targeted, outsider-focused strategy in Portugal and a more universal re-regulation in Spain.Governing Solidarity offers a fresh framework and rich evidence for scholars of political economy and industrial relations, as well as advanced students and policymakers confronting labour market segmentation.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

J.E.スティグリッツ他編　発展途上国における労働の将来
Jayadev, Arjun / Noman, Akbar / Stiglitz, Joseph E. (eds.), The Future of Work in Developing Countries. (Initiative for Policy Dialogue at Columbia: Challenges in Development and Globalization) 456 pp. 2026:3 (Columbia U. Pr., US) <763-208>
ISBN 978-0-231-22033-0 hard ¥16,747.- (税込) US$ 75.00 *

One of the most pressing issues in development today is the employment challenge in low- and middle-income countries. As more young people enter the labor force-and as structural transformation unfolds amid deindustrialization, technological disruption, and global competition-the question of how to create sufficient decent jobs has become central to the economic future of the Global South. Although this is a shared challenge across developing regions, it is particularly acute in Africa, where rapid demographic change and urbanization are colliding with limited industrial expansion.Bringing together leading international scholars, The Future of Work in Developing Countries examines the employment problem from multiple perspectives. Early chapters develop conceptual frameworks around corporations and the global hierarchy of production. Subsequent contributions investigate the dynamics of structural transformation, the role of firms in linking production and labor to surplus, and the design of industrial and technology policies. Later chapters turn to detailed case studies-especially from Africa-that illustrate the possibilities and limits of different growth paths, and comparative insights from Asia and Latin America provide further perspective.By combining rigorous theoretical analysis with grounded empirical research, this book demonstrates that employment creation is not an automatic byproduct of growth but a political and institutional project. It offers fresh insights for scholars of development, political economy, and economic history, as well as for policy makers seeking strategies to promote inclusive transformation in Africa and beyond.

S.W.ポラチェク他編　移民、人的資本、労働市場
Elsner, Benjamin / Polachek, Solomon W. (eds.), Migration, Human Capital and the Labor Market. (Research in Labor Economics 53A) 464 pp. 2026:5 (Emerald, UK) <762-200>
ISBN 978-1-80592-632-0 hard ¥36,844.- (税込) US$ 165.00

This volume (Parts A and B) contains 16 new studies that shed light on key aspects of immigration: the drivers of immigration, the factors fostering or hindering immigrant integration in the host country, and the impact of immigration in the host countries. The studies span a wide range of countries in Europe, North and South America and use novel administrative, regional and survey data to offer insights into historical and contemporary episodes of migration. Together, they enrich our understanding of the determinants and consequences of migration and provide an evidence base for policy discussions. The volume covers three broad themes. In both Part A and B are eight papers on the integration of immigrants in the host society, focusing on the acquisition of human capital, labor supply, family formation, and returns to skills. Part B also studies the impact of immigration on outcomes that often dominate the public debate, namely employment, education, and crime. Published twice per year in conjunction with the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) Research in Labor Economics contains new cutting edge peer reviewed research applying economic theory and econometrics to policy related topics pertinent to worker well-being often with an international focus.

トルコからの高技能労働者の移民の経済学
Guerak, Hasan (ed.), The Economics of Migration of Highly Skilled Workers from Tuerkiye: The New Age of Colonialism. 179 pp. 2026:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <762-201>
ISBN 978-3-032-10605-6 hard ¥29,036.- (税込) EUR 109.99

This book examines the migration of highly skilled labour from developing countries to developed ones and assesses the economics costs associated with this. By highlighting the impact of migration on developing countries, it outlines the development challenges created by the loss of highly skilled workers, especially the loss of specialised knowledge. With a particular focus on the movement of labour from Tuerkiye to the rest of the world, the inability of Tuerkiye to grow its own IT and engineering industries is discussed, alongside attempts to retain highly skilled labour. This book offers a new perspective on global migration and the hidden economic costs associated with it. It will be relevant to students, researchers, and policymakers interested in labour and development economics.

Larsen, Christa / Kipper, Jenny / Webb, A. et al. (eds.), Anticipation of Future Developments in the Labour Markets: Methods, Data and Practices of Knowledge Transfer in Regions and Localities Across Europe and Beyond. (Comparative and Transnational Perspectives on Research and its Application in the Field of Regional and Local Labour Market Monitoring 16) 220 S. 2025:9 (Nomos, GW) <762-202>
ISBN 978-3-7560-3364-5 paper ¥18,216.- (税込) EUR 69.00

Technological change, multiple crises, green and digital transitions, and demographic shifts are transforming labour markets across European regions. Since the early 2000s, regional labour market foresight has gained importance in research, policy, and among actors such as chambers, employer organisations, and trade unions. Initiated in 2005, the EN RLMM has become a hub for exchanging innovative approaches to monitoring and forecasting regional labour markets. This volume presents methods, data, and knowledge transfer practices that enable anticipation of regional trends. Contributions from 31 experts highlight how tailored foresight approaches can support evidence-based policy planning in increasingly complex and dynamic labour market environments.

フランスとイギリスにおける就労者への給付金の政治
Robertson, Ewan, Making Work Pay in Mature Welfare States: The Politics of In-Work Benefits in France and the United Kingdom. (Work and Welfare in Europe) 338 pp. 2026:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <762-203>
ISBN 978-3-032-11472-3 hard ¥36,956.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book provides a fresh narrative of policy reforms to support low-income workers in France and the United Kingdom in recent decades. It tackles the puzzle of why two institutionally-distinct welfare states came to make use of similar instruments - including subsidising wages via in-work benefits - to 'make work pay' and reduce in-work poverty. Drawing on primary interviews and documents, the account argues that governmental decisions were decisively influenced by prevailing ideas among political and policy elites, rather than the concrete demands of voters and interest groups. It also charts how wider developments in each state's social security and labour market system led to a process of partial welfare state convergence. The findings contribute to contemporary debates regarding welfare state politics, ideational power, and democratic representation. The volume will be of interest students and researchers in the fields of social and public policy, political science, political economy, sociology, and cognate disciplines.

Guelgecer, James Kartal, Youth, Masculinity and the Labour Market: Precarious Transitions in Post-Industrial Britain. (Youth, Young Adulthood and Society) 200 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <761-351>
ISBN 978-1-032-88229-1 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00 *

This book examines young men's precarious education-to-employment transitions as they navigate educational, occupational and emotional challenges in the shadow of deindustrialisation and austerity.Using a mixed-methods approach, Guelgecer draws on survey and interview data to explore young men's perceptions and experiences of employment, unemployment, education and training in two post-industrial British cities. The book analyses how structural inequalities - fragmented labour markets, biased education systems and punitive welfare regimes - shape uncertain futures. With education emerging as a risky 'gamble,' apprenticeships desired but underfunded and unemployment often experienced as both stigma and moral injury, the study foregrounds the emotional costs of precarity - shame, anxiety and resilience - and reveals a fractured yet enduring agency among young men facing economic abandonment and processes of cultural misrecognition in post-industrial contexts.An interplay of material and affective precarity in youth education-to-employment transitions, this book will appeal to scholars and students of sociology, social policy, youth studies, labour market studies and masculinities. It will also be of value to professionals engaged with UK welfare, skills and labour market policy.

M.ガレガティ他著　仕事無き成長と新しい大転換
Gallegati, Mauro / Valentini, Enzo / Compagnucci, F. et al., Jobless Growth and the New Great Transformation: A Data Driven Analysis. 300 pp. 2026:6 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <761-239>
ISBN 978-1-009-70009-2 hard ¥30,690.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00

Technological change and innovation have long fueled economic growth and employment. Yet, in recent decades, productivity gains have increasingly failed to translate into more jobs and higher wages. Jobless Growth and the New Great Transformation investigates this apparent paradox, by examining the theoretical and empirical evidence about the relationship between innovation and structural change. It combines rigorous and cutting-edge data analysis with EU case studies to reveal how recent technological breakthroughs, far from driving shared prosperity, have slowed growth, widened spatial divides and fueled societal polarization, partly due to excessive confidence in market deregulation. Drawing on data-driven analyses, the book explains why impacts of innovation vary so widely between regions and how history, institutions, and policy-not just market forces-determine who benefits from technological advances and who is left behind.

Carbonnier, Clement, Toujours moins!: l'obsession du cout du travail ou l'impasse strategique du capitalisme francais. (Economie politique) 182 p. 2025:10 (La Decouverte, FR) <761-258>
ISBN 978-2-348-08805-6 paper ¥5,280.- (税込) EUR 20.00

Konate, Ibrahim Kalil / Boukar, Michel, Intelligence artificielle et emploi en Afrique: analyse des impacts de la digitalisation du travail. (Afriques en mutations. Experts et grands temoins) 267 p. 2025:10 (L'Harmattan, FR) <761-282>
ISBN 978-2-336-56875-1 paper ¥7,920.- (税込) EUR 30.00

Michie, Jonathan / Blasi, Joseph (eds.), Employee Share Ownership and Profit Sharing: A Global Phenomenon. 330 pp. 2025:12 (Routledge, UK) <759-288>
ISBN 978-1-041-12215-9 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00 *

This book presents a comprehensive examination of employee share ownership, profit sharing, and gain sharing practices in contemporary business environments. Drawing from rigorous academic research presented at the prestigious Oxford University-Rutgers University Conference on Shares, it offers valuable insights into how these ownership structures function across different organizational contexts. The collection analyzes both the contextual factors that influence share plans and their measurable impacts on companies and individuals.The volume is organized into two main sections. The first explores the financial, corporate cultural, and social contexts that shape employee ownership programs, including groundbreaking research on earnings management in French companies, workplace spillover theory, financial structures in Spanish worker cooperatives, and critical success factors for fostering ownership culture. The second section provides evidence-based analysis of outcomes and impacts, examining whether these organizational forms deliver concrete benefits for firms and workers.Through careful examination of international case studies and empirical data, the book demonstrates that while employee ownership and profit sharing conceptually align individual rewards with organizational performance, their success depends on appropriate human resource management practices and supportive corporate cultures. The research highlights how these models can address wage stagnation by allowing workers to access returns on capital.This book is essential reading for students, researchers and scholars in management studies, organizational behavior, and labor economics, as well as corporate executives, HR professionals, and policymakers interested in alternative ownership structures.The chapters in this book were originally published in International Review of Applied Economics.

連邦主義とアメリカの最低賃金政策の政治
Rose, Shanna, Raising the Floor: Federalism and the Politics of US Minimum Wage Policy. 256 pp. 2026:3 (U. Chicago Pr., US) <759-289>
ISBN 978-0-226-84656-9 hard ¥25,679.- (税込) US$ 115.00
ISBN 978-0-226-84657-6 paper ¥7,256.- (税込) US$ 32.50

A rich history of the development of American minimum wage policy with lessons for today. Despite broad popular support for robust minimum wage policy, the federal minimum wage is now worth less-in real, inflation-adjusted terms-than at any time since 1949. While some state and local governments have stepped in to fill this void, others have declined to set any minimum wage standard at all. Traversing more than 100 years of history, Raising the Floor examines how interest groups have navigated the highly decentralized American political system to shape the development of federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. In her analysis, Shanna Rose highlights the importance of American federalism. She argues that because federalism creates multiple arenas for policy change, interest groups have sought out the sites most conducive to their goals, shifting their lobbying efforts as new obstacles and opportunities emerge. Federalism has facilitated minimum wage policymaking by fostering policy experimentation, learning, and diffusion across states and by allowing state and local governments to overcome gridlock and status-quo biases at the national level. Yet, federalism has also been an instrument for containment, enabling those opposed to minimum wage increases to litigate and preempt local-level laws. With rich historical chapters that illuminate different phases in the development of today's patchwork of wage standards, Raising the Floor is a deep examination of the past, present, and future of American minimum wage law.

Novianto, Arif, Cheap Labour Regime in Platform Capitalism: How Flexible Accumulation Fuels the Super-Exploitation of Gig Workers. 128 pp. 2025:10 (Springer, GW) <758-254>
ISBN 978-981-9518-40-1 hard ¥29,036.- (税込) EUR 109.99

This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of platform-based labor in the Global South, with Indonesia as its primary case study. Moving beyond familiar accounts of precarious work, this book addresses a central paradox: Why do millions continue to aspire to become platform workers, despite low pay, poor protections, and grueling conditions? Drawing on Michael Burawoy's labor regime theory, the author examines how labor is governed and exploited under platform capitalism. Through a rigorous mixed-methods research design the book identifies five structural pillars of the "cheap labor regime": the persistent oversupply of labor, hyper-competition between platforms, neoliberal state complicity, labor processes engineered for maximum surplus extraction, and the erosion of workers' bargaining power. Indonesia, with an estimated 5 million platform workers, stands as one of the clearest examples of super-exploitation in the digital economy. This book dissects the mechanisms that normalize such conditions, exposing how labor is commodified and discipline enforced not only through economic necessity but also through the architecture of the platforms themselves. This book is essential reading for scholars, students, policymakers, labor organizers, and readers interested in critical perspectives on the future of work. It delivers fresh insights into how digital capitalism shapes labor relations, particularly in the Global South-offering a powerful framework for understanding resistance, inequality, super-exploitation and the enduring allure of platform work.

Uchiyama, Yosuke / Furuoka, Fumitaka, Youth and Employment: Creating a Productive and Dynamic Society. 175 pp. 2025:12 (Springer, GW) <758-255>
ISBN 978-981-9532-56-8 hard ¥34,316.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book analyses the reasons why many youths fail to obtain appropriate employment and end up working as gig workers. It also seeks to analyse the unique pattern of youth unemployment and its causes which would impact the level of youth unemployment. The book allows readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of how providing decent work for young people and establishing clear career paths can act as a catalyst for a strong economy and foster a productive and dynamic society. It also provides valuable insights into how policymakers can develop effective economic policies to enhance employment opportunities for young people. Furthermore, the book serves as an essential reference for analysing the various forms and complex dynamic patterns of unemployment in the labour market, making it a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers and practitioners alike.

雇用、労働時間、所得－州と地域　2025年版
Ryan, Mary Meghan (ed.), Employment, Hours, and Earnings 2025: States and Areas. 20th ed. 608 pp. 2026:3 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <757-307>
ISBN 979-88-920507-0-8 paper ¥37,134.- (税込) GB￡ 121.00

A special edition to the Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics: Employment, Earnings, Prices, Productivity, and Other Labor Data, this reference is a consolidated wealth of employment information, providing monthly and annual data on hours worked and earnings made by industry, including figures and summary information spanning several years. These data are presented for states and the 75 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).This edition features:- Nearly 300 tables with data on employment for each state, the District of Columbia, and the nation's seventy-five largest MSAs- Detailed, non-seasonally adjusted industry data organized by month and year- Hours and earnings data for each state by industry- An introduction for each state and the District of Columbia that denotes salient data and noteworthy trends, including changes in population and the civilian labor force, industry increases and declines, employment and unemployment statistics, and a chart detailing employment percentages by industry- Ranking of the seventy-five largest MSAs, including census population estimates, unemployment rates, and the percent change in total nonfarm employment- Concise technical notes that explain pertinent facts about the data, including sources, definitions, and significant changes, with references for further guidance- A comprehensive appendix that details the geographical components of the seventy-five largest MSAsThe employment, hours, and earnings data in this publication provide a detailed and timely picture of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the nation's seventy-five largest MSAs. These data can be used to analyze key factors affecting state and local economies and to compare national cyclical trends to local-level economic activity.This reference is an excellent source of information for analysts in both the public and private sectors. Readers who are involved in public policy can use these data to determine the health of the economy, to clearly identify which sectors are growing and which are declining, and to determine the need for federal assistance. State and local jurisdictions can use the data to determine the need for services, including training and unemployment assistance, and for planning and budgetary purposes. In addition, the data can be used to forecast tax revenue. In private industry, the data can be used by business owners to compare their business to the economy as a whole and to identify suitable areas when making decisions about plant locations, wholesale and retail trade outlets, and locating a particular sector base.

Cole, Matthew, Unpaid: The Past, Present and Future of Wage Theft. 256 pp. 2026:5 (Verso, UK) <757-378>
ISBN 978-1-80429-566-3 paper ¥5,214.- (税込) GB￡ 16.99

An extra 15 minutes work here, another 20 minutes there: wage theft has been described as a silent epidemic blighting the global workforce. And it's on the rise. In the UK and US alone millions of workers put in billions of unpaid hours amounting to tens of billions in wage theft. The problem pervades throughout the world, in every sector of every country, though it is often worse in low and middle-income countries. But what if wage theft, rather than being a modern bug, is a feature of capitalism itself?In this original conceptual and empirical work, political economist Matthew Cole uncovers the long history of wage theft, its contemporary machinations and how to overcome it. There are as many ways to steal wages as there are to pay them. But rather than attribute these practices to the actions of a few nefarious employers, Cole shows how wage theft is baked into the very working of the economy. But it doesn't have to be this way. The modern economy has a history, and we can change it. Unpaid explains why wage theft occurs, how employers get away with it, and what we can do to fight back.

技術、グローバル化、移民
Dhondt, Steven / Zierahn-Weilage, Ulrich et al. (eds.), Technology, Globalisation and Migration: Interconnected Challenges for Inequality and Skills. 198 pp. 2025:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-379>
ISBN 978-1-0353-7364-2 hard ¥29,155.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00 *

This timely book examines three impactful changes to the labour market in recent decades: the rapid automation of production processes, surging international trade, and greater cross-border mobility and migration of workers. Expert authors assess how workers have benefited and suffered from these shifts and provide policymakers with recommendations on how to reduce inequality while securing economic benefits.Contributors analyse individual transformations and their interaction with the broader sociopolitical landscape, incorporating both macroeconomic and microeconomic perspectives. They use an interdisciplinary approach to explore the consequences of technological advancements on labour markets, such as automation, digital platforms and artificial intelligence. Chapters also address rising inequality and the divide between skilled and unskilled labour, and the uneven impacts of globalisation that prevent the diversification of economies. Ultimately, the book outlines the need for innovation and a restructuring of systems to ensure a resilient future where talent and skills are not squandered, and potential challenges can be successfully overcome.Technology, Globalisation and Migration is a vital read for scholars and students of economics and finance, innovation and technology, development studies, and sociology. Policymakers and practitioners working in labour market regulation will also benefit from its practical and theoretical insights.

韓国の労働市場におけるジェンダーの不平等の実証的分析
Park, Shin Young, (Why) Do Women Stay Inactive?: An Empirical Analysis of Gender Inequality in the South Korean Labour Market. 343 pp. 2025:11 (Springer Gabler, GW) <756-154>
ISBN 978-3-658-49279-3 paper ¥29,036.- (税込) EUR 109.99

Over the past four decades, South Korea has undergone a remarkable process of economic development, leading to its current status as a renowned centre of innovation and cultural influence. Nevertheless, beneath this outward appearance, a pervasive and profoundly entrenched form of gender inequality pervades the labour market. This is evidenced by the country's continuous ranking at the bottom of the glass ceiling index, a publication of The Economist. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of gender inequality in the Korean labour market, with a particular emphasis on the cultural, political and social dimensions of the issue.

経済学における失われた声－ジェンダー・ギャップに取り組む
Dolar, Veronika / Perry, Teresa (eds.), Missing Voices in Economics: Addressing the Gender Gap. 322 pp. 2025:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <756-111>
ISBN 978-3-031-97179-2 hard ¥44,876.- (税込) EUR 169.99 *

Why is there a gender disparity in economics? How does this impact economic policy? What does this mean for society? This contributed volume explores the underrepresentation of women in the field of economics. Offering unique empirical approaches into gender imbalance in a profession, this book documents the leaky pipeline that women face in the field of economics. Contributors draw upon quantitative and qualitative data, exploring unique challenges and opportunities women economists encounter in their personal and professional lives. Chapters highlight issues of discrimination and implicit bias, such as silencing, mansplaining, and the presumption of incompetence. These sections bring to life the experiences of female students and faculty, examining teaching, hiring, colleague interactions, and tenure and promotion processes. The authors propose mechanisms to increase diversity and improve the experiences of all faculty members. Missing Voices in Economics explores whether historical sexist structures are slowing progress in economic research and, as a result, human development. Readers will walk away from the book ready to continue this conversation and support gender equity in economics.

Durazzi, Niccolo, Human Capital for the Knowledge Economy: Upskill Journeys in Advanced Capitalist Democracies. 192 pp. 2026:2 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <755-234>
ISBN 978-0-19-896133-8 hard ¥25,779.- (税込) GB￡ 84.00 *

Human Capital for the Knowledge Economy offers a compelling investigation into how advanced capitalist democracies have reshaped higher education to meet the demands of their national knowledge economies. As non-routine cognitive tasks become increasingly crucial in labour markets transformed by technological change, countries have expanded higher education since the mid-1990s. Yet, as this book reveals, national approaches to creating high-level skills diverge sharply, shaped by deep institutional and political differences. This study sets out to explain those differences. At its core is a novel analytical framework that links two key dimensions: the sectoral specialisation of national economies-whether oriented toward advanced manufacturing or high-end services-and the institutional design of higher education systems, including modes of financing and patterns of differentiation. From this, the book identifies four ideal-typical state-led strategies-allocation, modification, facilitation, and information-to explain how different countries align higher education with labour market demands. Drawing on cross-national quantitative data and detailed case studies of Germany, South Korea, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, Human Capital for the Knowledge Economy explores how policy choices and institutional legacies shape countries' distinct 'upskill journeys'. The book also speaks to urgent contemporary policy debates. As governments confront the twin pressures of sustaining economic competitiveness and achieving broader societal goals-such as those entailed by the green transition-higher education becomes both more central and more politically contested.

Jun, Li, China's Urban Labor Market: Evolution and Stratification. (China Perspectives) 254 pp. 2025:11 (Routledge, UK) <755-247>
ISBN 978-1-041-15293-4 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00 *

This book explores the evolving dynamics of China's urban labor market and social hierarchies over four decades of economic reform, offering a systematic analysis of structural shifts and their societal impacts.It begins with an overview of the key drivers that are reshaping Chinese society. This is followed by three thematic sections. Part One examines the decline of traditional systems, such as Hukou (household registration) and Danwei (work unit), revealing their diminishing role in labor market differentiation. Part Two analyzes emerging divisions and labor market segmentation via comparative and longitudinal evidence. Part Three focuses on employment disparities among college graduates and their implications for social mobility. Combining authoritative survey data from leading Chinese institutions with rigorous quantitative methods, this study bridges historical context and contemporary trends to unravel the complexities of urban stratification.This book is essential for scholars of sociology, labor economics, and Chinese studies. It also serves as a resource for policymakers, librarians, and general readers interested in China's socioeconomic transformation.

Karki, Karun Kishor, Employment and Deskilling: Experiences of Skilled, Racialized Immigrants in the Canadian Labour Market. (International Perspectives on Migration) 190 pp. 2025:10 (Springer, GW) <754-251>
ISBN 978-981-9697-51-9 hard ¥34,316.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

This book examines the socio-economic integration of skilled, racialized immigrants in Canada. Although many arrive with advanced education and professional credentials, they often face significant barriers to securing meaningful employment and career advancement. Central to the book are three interrelated areas of inquiry: (a) deskilling and downward mobility, (b) structural inequality in the labor market, and (c) the gendered dimensions of deskilling. Drawing on primary data, the book investigates how the Canadian labor market continues to reproduce systemic inequalities despite its rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. It offers policy recommendations to advance employment equity, gender justice, and inclusion of immigrants in the workforce. This book is a vital resource for students, scholars, and practitioners and is especially well-suited for graduate courses in the humanities and social sciences, including labor studies, sociology, social work, migration studies, and gender studies.

ベーシック・インカム、労働のインセンティブ、就職活動の行動－欧州のコンテクストにおける理論と実践の橋渡し－
Watkins, Simon, Basic Income, Work Incentives and Job Search Behaviour: Bridging Theory and Practice in European Contexts. (Exploring the Basic Income Guarantee) 198 pp. 2025:10 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <754-252>
ISBN 978-3-031-99196-7 hard ¥10,556.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book analyzes existing welfare regimes across Europe, offering an exploration into how basic income principles might influence job search behaviour. Drawing on time-use data and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, it challenges assumptions about work incentives and demonstrates that institutional contexts significantly mediate welfare effects. The analysis develops an innovative "ideal type" framework that measures how existing systems approximate basic income principles, unconditionality, universalism, and non-withdrawal of benefits. Chapters explore the complex relationships between welfare design and job search intensity, with a special focus on providing evidence as to whether conditionality increases job search or if certain configurations of accessibility and high participation tax rates decrease it. Comparing ten European countries and counterfactual examination of Finland and the UK, the book provides empirical grounding for debates often based on theoretical assumptions. The resulting text provides insights for designing context-appropriate strategies for basic income implementation that enhance income security while preserving individual autonomy.

Gruenewald, Hazel / Mueller, Maren, Reskilling and Upskilling in a Globalized Economy: Essential Strategies for Workforce Transformation. (Future of Business and Finance) 227 pp. 2025:7 (Springer, GW) <753-453>
ISBN 978-3-658-48383-8 hard ¥19,796.- (税込) EUR 74.99 *

This book provides an in-depth exploration of upskilling and reskilling strategies, essential in today's rapidly evolving and complex global landscape. The intensifying war for talent-driven by macro trends such as digitalization, AI, climate change, hybrid working, and demographic shifts-has made addressing the skills shortage a top priority for business leaders. These global challenges not only require organizations to proactively identify and integrate future skills through targeted training programs but also demand a shift toward socially just and ecologically sustainable practices. Grounded in cutting-edge research and proven practices, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice. It is an invaluable resource for HR professionals, business leaders, and educators dedicated to building a future-ready workforce.

Hoogeveen, Johannes / Silva, Karishma / Hopper, R. B., Making Refugee Self-Reliance Work: From Aid to Employment in Sub-Sahara Africa. 158 pp. 2025:8 (World Bank, US) <753-334>
ISBN 978-1-4648-1969-8 paper ¥9,136.- (税込) US$ 43.95

This report highlights the urgent need to promote refugee self-reliance in Sub-Saharan Africa through inclusive policies, economic participation, and development-focused aid.

Kra, Walter, Employabilite sociale en prevention de la violence chez les jeunes en Cote d'Ivoire. (Arc-en-ciel) 168 p. 2025:6 (L'Harmattan, FR) <753-336>
ISBN 978-2-336-50182-6 paper ¥5,016.- (税込) EUR 19.00

Mabugu, Ramos E. / Ronconi, Lucas (eds.), Youth Employment Programs in Africa. (Routledge Contemporary Africa) 284 pp. 2025:9 (Routledge, UK) <753-338>
ISBN 978-1-032-96443-0 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00 *

This book investigates youth employment programmes across nine African countries, providing important insights into the world's youngest continent by population, in which 60% of people are aged under 25.By 2050, the labour force in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to be almost double the size of the labour force in high-income countries, representing a massive shift in the world's working population and providing a significant challenge for job creation. In this book, contributors bring together insights from more than 500 in-depth interviews and 1,500 focus group participants to consider whether youth employment programmes are effectively reaching vulnerable groups. This book tackles the problem of political clientelism in the allocation of benefits and considers the level of coordination that is taking place across programmes and political institutions.Combining rich empirical findings with data about labour market outcomes and institutions, this book will be an important read for researchers wishing to understand the political economy of youth employment policy in Africa.

Pages, Naima (dir.), L'emploi et les politiques de developpement en Guinee. 298 p. 2025:6 (L'Harmattan, FR) <753-342>
ISBN 978-2-336-51322-5 paper ¥8,712.- (税込) EUR 33.00

Fietz, Katharina / Joubert, Clement / Nopo, Hugo et al., (In)Formalizing Jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean: Taxes, Benefits, and Labor Market Directives. (International Development in Focus) 304 pp. 2025:8 (World Bank, US) <753-346>
ISBN 978-1-4648-2238-4 paper ¥11,007.- (税込) US$ 52.95 *

This report aims to deepen our understanding of informality of work and employment outcomes in Latin American and Caribbean labor markets, focusing on the interplay between personal income taxation, social protection policies, and consequently firm and workers' incentives to (in)formalize agreements.

移民の経済学　第3版
Bansak, Cynthia / Simpson, Nicole / Zavodny, Madeline, The Economics of Immigration. 3rd ed. 494 pp. 2025:11 (Routledge, UK) <752-189>
ISBN 978-1-032-90649-2 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00 *
ISBN 978-1-032-90638-6 paper ¥19,331.- (税込) GB￡ 62.99 *

The Economics of Immigration provides students with the tools needed to examine the impact of immigration and immigration policies over the past century. The main objectives of the book are for students to understand the decision to migrate, the impacts of immigration on markets and government budgets, and the consequences of immigration policies in a global context.Students will develop an appreciation of the importance of immigration as a separate academic field within labor economics and international economics. Topics covered include the effects of immigration on labor markets, housing markets, international trade, tax revenues, human capital accumulation, government fiscal balances, and climate migration. The book also considers the impacts of immigration on what firms choose to produce, the ethnic diversity of restaurants, and financial markets, as well as the theory and evidence on immigrants' economic assimilation. The textbook includes comparisons of immigration policies in a number of immigrant-receiving and sending countries, highlighting recent policy changes in Europe. Finally, the book explores immigration topics that directly affect low- and middle-income countries, such as remittances, brain drain, and human trafficking. Readers will be fully equipped with the tools needed to understand and contribute to policy debates on this controversial topic.This is the first textbook to comprehensively cover the economics of immigration, and it is suitable both for economics students and for those studying migration in other disciplines, such as sociology and political science.

R.スミス他著　現代労働経済学－理論と公共政策　第15版
Ehrenberg, Ronald G. / Smith, Robert S. / Hallock, Kevin F., Modern Labor Economics: Theory and Public Policy. 15th ed. 736 pp. 2026 (Routledge, UK) <752-216>
ISBN 978-1-032-82595-3 hard ¥49,104.- (税込) GB￡ 160.00 *
ISBN 978-1-032-90612-6 paper Int'l student ed. ¥16,876.- (税込) GB￡ 54.99 *

Modern Labor Economics: Theory and Public Policy, now in its fifteenth edition, continues to be the leading text for one-semester courses in labor economics at the undergraduate and graduate levels.It offers a thorough overview of the modern theory of labor market behavior and reveals how this theory is used to analyze public policy. Designed for students who may not have extensive backgrounds in economics, the text balances theoretical coverage with examples of practical policy applications that allow students to see concepts in action. The authors believe that showing students the social implications of the concepts discussed in the course will enhance their motivation to learn. Consequently, this text presents numerous examples of policy decisions that have affected, and been affected by, the ever-shifting labor market.This new edition continues to offer the following:a balance of relevant, contemporary examplescoverage of the current economic climatean introduction to basic methodological techniques and problemstools for review and further studyThis fifteenth edition presents updated data and examples throughout and offers greater coverage of monopsonistic labor markets (including anti-trust regulations and rulings), the economics of education, the gender pay gap, recent developments in unions, and unemployment, plus new material on the work-from-home trend and AI. Supplementary materials for students and instructors are also available.

Diop, Demba Fall, La politique de l'emploi au Senegal: cinq questions pour comprendre, agir et impacter. 213 p. 2025:4 (L'Harmattan, FR) <751-246>
ISBN 978-2-336-51826-8 paper ¥5,808.- (税込) EUR 22.00

Wang, Dianshuang, Wage Inequality from Agricultural Modernization: A Theoretical Evaluation. 252 pp. 2025:6 (Springer, GW) <751-274>
ISBN 978-981-9668-50-2 hard ¥42,236.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book integrates the agricultural producer service sector into a three-sector general equilibrium framework to examine the modernization of small-scale agriculture in developing economies. By incorporating agricultural transformation and rural-urban migration dynamics, it presents a theoretical analysis of the determinants of wage inequality between skilled and unskilled labor from multiple perspectives. Over the past few decades, industrialization and urbanization have progressed in parallel, driving the modernization of the agricultural sector. Traditional development economics often conceptualizes agricultural modernization within the context of large-scale operations, assuming that traditional agriculture can directly adopt modern non-agricultural intermediate inputs after some transformations. However, small-scale agriculture-the dominant form in developing countries-follows a distinct modernization path. This divergence manifests in two key ways. First, labor substitution and migration. The introduction of modern intermediate non-agricultural inputs tends to displace agricultural labor, accelerating rural-urban migration. Second, the role of the agricultural producer service sector: Due to the prevalence of small-scale operations, an intermediary sector-the agricultural producer service sector-emerges to facilitate the modernization process. These differences significantly influence intersectoral labor allocation and wage inequality. Given that agricultural modernization, policy shifts, and socioeconomic changes concurrently affect labor allocation, it is crucial to analyze how these exogenous factors shape wage disparities in the presence of agricultural transformation. To model this process, the book establishes a two-layer vertical production structure: non-agricultural goods are partially utilized by the agricultural producer service sector, which then produces intermediate inputs that substitute for agricultural labor. The study focuses on three major factors that profoundly impact rural labor migration and wage inequality: pro-rural policies(mitigation labor market distortion, raising rural public infrastructure, increased agricultural subsidies), FDI and internal remittances, and technological progress (green technological progress and skill-biased technical change). The findings offer novel insights into wage inequality in developing economies and provide a theoretical foundation for formulating development policies.

Blasi, Joseph / Michie, Jonathan (eds.), Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing: Models, Incidence, and Sectors. 325 pp. 2025:8 (Routledge, UK) <750-220>
ISBN 978-1-041-12210-4 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00 *

This book explores a quiet revolution reshaping global capitalism: the rise of employee ownership, worker cooperatives, and profit-sharing enterprises. With 17% of US adult workers now holding equity in their companies, a new Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) being established daily in the UK, a mature sector thriving in France, extensive tax incentives in Canada, the continued development of several mature worker cooperative sectors worldwide such as Mondragon, and interest in many other nations, shared ownership is no longer a fringe idea.Authored by leading researchers, this volume presents 16 studies on how equity and profit shares for workers operate-exploring their impact on employees' lives, firm performance, local communities, the racial wealth gap, and the determinants that drive success or failure in such enterprises. This volume is one of the first to examine the emergence of businesses that share financial results with workers as a global phenomenon; it positions this model as a significant development in postindustrial capitalism. With a strong grounding in theory, and a coherent conceptual framework to explain observed behaviors and responses of workers, managers, and firms, this volume offers evidence-based insights that should influence policy in countries around the world.This book will be essential reading for scholars and students in economics, sociology, business, public policy, labor studies, and organizational theory, as well as for policymakers, practitioners, and advocates interested in building more equitable and resilient economies.The chapters in this book were first published in the International Review of Applied Economics.

Mehta, Balwant Singh / Awasthi, Ishwar Chandra, Indian Youth's Journey from Education to Decent Work: Issues and Challenges. (India Studies in Business and Economics) 197 pp. 2025:4 (Springer, GW) <749-194>
ISBN 978-981-9644-74-2 hard ¥34,316.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book delves into the intricate challenges faced by Indian youth as they enter the labour market. It explores vital aspects of youth's journey from school to the labour market, offering insights into the current status and strategies for harnessing the demographic dividend, bridging the gap between labour market demand and supply, addressing the issue of skill mismatch, and tackling the challenge of inactive or idle youth in India. The book draws from analysing a diverse range of data sources, including statistics from organizations like the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank's World Development Indicators (WDI); as well as data from surveys such as Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and Employment-Unemployment Survey (EUS), conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India; and educational surveys such as Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), School Education Quality Index (SEQI) and NSSO's surveys on Household Social Consumption: Education. These data cover a period spanning of over two decades, from 2000 to 2023. The book is a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex challenges and opportunities associated with the transition of Indian youth from school to decent employment. This transition is closely linked to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4 and 8; and with India being home to the world's largest youth population, the book showcases aspects of a critical area of focus for organizations and entities working towards these global objectives.

INSEE, Formations et emploi. Edition 2025. (INSEE References) 165 p. 2025:3 (INSEE, FR) <748-233>
ISBN 978-2-11-162464-1 paper ¥6,600.- (税込) EUR 25.00 *

Zhang, Peikang / Liang, Huailiang / Chen, Xuanyu et al., From Competition to Coexistence: The Evolution of the Labour Market for College Graduates in the Age of Automation. 230 pp. 2025:8 (Routledge, UK) <748-234>
ISBN 978-1-041-09817-1 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00 *

Grounded in "The Race Between Education and Technology," this book uses multisource data to analyse the evolving labour market for college graduates, interpreting how the relationship between humans and automation shifts from competition to coexistence, which is reshaping skill demand, education policy, and labour market in China and abroad.In examining the competition between humans and automation, the authors analyse how automation is pushing graduates out of informal employment, reshaping their career paths, and changing labour market structures. They also explore the impact of automation on skill demand, distinguishing between general and specific skills and highlighting how technological advancements are driving the evolving requirements of the labour market. The discussion then moves from competition to coexistence between humans and automation, highlighting the crucial role of education policy in managing human-automation substitution. The authors contend that rather than simply displacing human workers, automation can be integrated into the workforce in a way that promotes coexistence and even synergy between human skills and technological innovation.This book advances the traditional understanding of the relationship between technology, labour market, and education. It will appeal to scholars and students who are interested in the economics of education and labour economics.

住宅と労働市場における捜索とマッチング
Lisi, Gaetano, Search and Matching in the Housing and Labour Markets: The Interplay Between Housing Tenure, Employment Status and Market Outcomes. (Contributions to Economics) 87 pp. 2025:6 (Springer, GW) <747-270>
ISBN 978-3-031-87812-1 hard ¥21,116.- (税込) EUR 79.99 *

This book explores the dynamic relationship between housing tenure, employment status, and market outcomes through the lens of search-and-matching models. By focusing on search and matching as core features of the housing market trading process, it introduces a modern economic framework for analyzing housing markets. Key topics include: The role of search markets in shaping housing pricesInteractions between rental and sale prices of homesConnections between homeownership and unemploymentThe impact of housing needs on labor market policies Designed for scholars and students of housing and labor economics, this book serves as both a comprehensive resource for researchers and a textbook for courses examining the interplay between housing tenure and labor market dynamics.

最低賃金の予期せぬ経済学
Reich, Michael, The Unexpected Economics of Minimum Wages. 672 pp. 2025 (E. Elgar, UK) <747-362>
ISBN 978-1-0353-5887-8 hard ¥44,500.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00 *

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the effects of minimum wages. Michael Reich's cutting-edge research findings challenge traditional approaches to the topic, exploring the effects of minimum wage policies across different sectors, groups and demographics.Reich examines the effects of minimum wages on pay and employment among the two groups most affected by the policies - restaurant workers and teens - as well as investigating their impact on the lowest-wage areas of the US. He outlines how minimum wages influence parental labor supply, racial inequality, the health of low wage workers and government spending on food stamps and Medicaid. The book further reflects on the extension of pay standards to gig drivers, who are not typically covered by minimum wage laws as independent contractors. It concludes by demonstrating how minimum wages can be absorbed by increasing the supply of workers to low-wage employers, reducing the costs of recruiting and retaining workers and introducing modest price increases, rather than reducing employment.The Unexpected Economics of Minimum Wages is a crucial resource for students, scholars and practitioners of labor economics. Thorough and detailed, it is also key for policymakers and advocates who are working to raise low pay and reduce inequality.

労働の変化する輪郭－ニュー・エコノミーにおける仕事と機会　第4版
Sweet, Stephen A. / Meiksins, Peter F., Changing Contours of Work: Jobs and Opportunities in the New Economy. 4th ed. (Sociology for a New Century Series) 368 pp. 2025:4 (Sage, UK) <746-314>
ISBN 978-1-5443-0569-1 paper ¥28,541.- (税込) GB￡ 93.00 *

The authors are proud sponsors of the 2020 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award-enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop. Changing Contours of Work is an exploration of the American workplace in the larger context of an integrated global economy. Presented with engaging vignettes and rich data, this Fourth Edition shows the reader how the "old economy" is now operating within the "new economy" and how that integration shapes the development of work opportunities. Authors Stephen Sweet and Peter Meiksins use an international comparative perspective, revealing the historical transformations of work and identifying the profound effects that these changes have had on lives, jobs, and life chances. This text supports the reader's understanding of the origins of current problems confronting working people in the new economy, and contributes to a much-needed dialogue about the strategies for liberating workers from poverty, drudgery, discrimination, stress, and exploitation.

Bhorat, Haroon / Coulibaly, B. S. / Newfarmer, R. et al. (eds.), New Pathways to Job Creation and Development in Africa: The Promise of Industries Without Smokestacks. 504 pp. 2025 (Brookings Institution Pr., US) <746-243>
ISBN 978-0-8157-4016-2 hard ¥30,690.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00 *
ISBN 978-0-8157-4017-9 paper ¥16,572.- (税込) GB￡ 54.00 *

Creating productive jobs for growing a labor force is both one of the world's greatest challenges as well as one of its greatest economic opportunities, and one of the most consequential global megatrends. Nowhere is the job creation challenge more acute than for young people in Africa. In response to this challenge and to also address Africa's structural economic transformation, the Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings has undertaken research on the prospects for large-scale job creation through the development of 'industries without smokestacks' including tourism, agro-processing, horticulture, and services that has revealed a promising path forward. This book is the first to document the potential for non-traditional industries to address the formal sector job creation that is critical for Africa to simultaneously harness its demographic dividend and achieve structural transformation. In the face of premature deindustrialization, many economists have voiced pessimism about Africa's ability to replicate past economic development models. The book also documents the potential of an alternative economic development model for Africa based on industries without smokestacks. Finally, the book suggests practical policy solutions to realize the potential of these industries