L'augmentation du chômage en Europe accompagnée d'un accroissement très sensible des inégalités salariales dans certains pays pose avec plus d'acuité la question des bas salaires dont les conséquences sensibles se font sentir à plusieurs niveaux, privé ou social, économique ou politique.

This book offers a labour perspective on wage-setting institutions, collective bargaining and economic development. Sixteen country chapters, eight on Asia and eight on Europe, focus in particular on the role and effectiveness of minimum wages in the context of national trends in income inequality, economic development, and social security.

The "European Yearbook promotes the scientific study of nineteen European supranational organisations and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Each volume contains a detailed survey of the history, structure and yearly activities of each organisation and an up-to-date chart providing a clear overview of the member states of each organisation. Each volume contains a comprehensive bibliography covering the year's relevant publications.

The "European Yearbook promotes the scientific study of nineteen European supranational organisations and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Each volume contains a detailed survey of the history, structure and yearly activities of each organisation and an up-to-date chart providing a clear overview of the member states of each organisation. Each volume contains a comprehensive bibliography covering the year's relevant publications.

Provides an annual assessment of labour market developments and prospects in the OECD area. This edition includes chapters on poverty dynamics, service sector jobs, the work-family balance, and foreign workers. A Statistical Annex is provided.