The Case for Wage Insurance (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780876094051)

A flexible labor market and an open economy are crucial to economic competitiveness, but can sometimes cause prime-aged and older workers to suffer large, long-term income losses. This report explains why existing government programs, which emphasize retraining and insurance for short-term job loss, don't assuage workers' fears about globalization. It also proposes a shift of resources from existing programs to wage insurance.

Author: Robert J. LaLonde
ISBN-10: 0876094051
ISBN-13: 9780876094051
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2007
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.27w x 0.11d