Literature survey on research into work problems in the USA - covers the domaine and historical aspects of labour research, research as an instrument of administration (incl. Research for government, for management and for trade unions), trends in research activities, legal aspects, research in respect of labour relations and occupational sociology, problems of methodology, etc., and includes the outline of an introductory research training programme. References.

A calculation of the social returns to innovation /Benjamin F. Jones and Lawrence H. Summers --Innovation and human capital policy /John Van Reenen --Immigration policy levers for US innovation and start-ups /Sari Pekkala Kerr and William R. Kerr --Scientific grant funding /Pierre Azoulay and Danielle Li --Tax policy for innovation /Bronwyn H. Hall --Taxation and innovation: what do we know? /Ufuk Akcigit and Stefanie Stantcheva --Government incentives for entrepreneurship /Josh Lerner.

This book provides an in-depth study of labor problems with focus on the economics, politics and ethics of labor-management relationships. It is useful for students, scholars, and practitioners alike. Topics covered include strikes, labor unions, collective bargaining, and more. The authors provide case studies, historical context, and practical applications throughout the book. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.