Examining how youths in fourteen industrialized societies make the transition to adulthood
in an era of globalization and rising uncertainty, this collection of essays investigates the …

We document two changes in post-war US macroeconomic dynamics: the procyclicality of
labour productivity vanished, and the relative volatility of employment rose. We propose an …

In recent years a “unified theory” has emerged out of labor economics, which argues that a
combination of “macroeconomic shocks” and flexible labor market institutions in the US has …

The article examines the question of who should be considered the legal employer in
triangular employment relationships. It is argued that outsourcing of employer …

The temporary staffing industry (TSI) in the United States has enjoyed explosive growth
since the 1970s, during which time the market for temporary labor has become increasingly …

In this paper we argue that an important source of the recent increase in outsourcing is the
computer and information technology revolution, characterized by increased rates of …

The article develops a conceptualization of the role of the temporary staffing industry (TSI) in
the wider economy, with particular reference to the'home'of temping, the USA. It is suggested …

Information technology (IT) enhances coordination both within the firm and between the firm
and its external partners. Consequently, IT investment can promote both loosely and tightly …

Some key features of the behavior of inflation in the United States appear to have changed
in the past 20 years, with potentially important implications for forecasters and policymakers …

Organizations are increasingly externalizing work activities, but vary as to where and how
they do so. Using a US employer survey, we examine within-and between-organization …