The Search for labour market flexibility: the European economies in transition

Abstract

Foreword. Part 1 Evolution of wage/labour relations in 7 European countries: wage/labour relations, growth and crisis problems of the state in dealing with the system of wage/labour relations - France from mounting tension to open confrontation - UK standard European-type institutions in a developing economy - Ireland from a workable social compromise to conflict - Belgium partial fordism - Spain between political transition and economic crisis belated industrialization - Italy crisis despite flexibility - West Germany. Part 2 Which model should Europe follow: division or unity? decline or recovery? defensive or offensive flexibility? the search for new wage/labour relations - complex and contradictory, but crucial Europe at the crossroads. Bibliography. Index.