Union and Collective Bargaining: Economic Effects in a Global Environment

By Toke Aidt and Zafiris Tzannatos

The development of industrial relations in different countries can be essential in their efforts to balance competitiveness with equitable wages and improved working conditions. Consequently, a well-functioning labor market is essential for solid economic performance as well as future economic growth and for the well-being of workers and their families. 'Unions and Collective Bargaining' is a comprehensive reference book which evaluates the economic effects of unions and collective bargaining. This book provides a detailed survey and synthesis of the economic literature on trade unions and collective bargaining and their impact on micro- and macroeconomic outcomes. It shows the effects of collective bargaining in different country settings and time periods

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821350803
• ISBN13: 9780821350805
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.0"