Global employment and social trends. Issue 1 (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kühn, Stefan; Milasi, Santo; Horne, Richard; Yoon, Sheena
• Is Part Of: World of work report .... Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: Labor policy -- Periodicals; Labor market -- Periodicals; 331.12
• DOI: 10.1002/wow3.93
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-9272

Abstract

Abstract: Against the backdrop of a rather disappointing economic performance in 2016 and the below‐trend outlook for 2017, Chapter 1 assesses the ability of the economy to (i) generate a sufficient number of jobs, (ii) improve the quality of employment for those with a job, and (iii) ensure that the gains of growth are shared in an inclusive manner. The chapter also discusses the policy efforts needed to overcome structural impediments to growth, including inequality.