On the one hand there are job vacancies; and on the other there are the unemployed. This is a book that gives insights into skill mismatch between demand and supply of labour and the need for human capital development. Apart from India, the employment scene of Korea, China and emerging economies in Latin America are examined.
This book examines how advances in medical science, healthcare and increased longevity have given rise to an Ageing Population. The 21st century faces an ageing society but can it sustain the peaceful coexistence of all generations and extend economic security to all? This book explores the socio-economic impact of this phenomenon and country perspectives.
These days, international donors, national policy makers and NGOs believe that micro credit is the panacea to the problem of credit in the developing world. This book discusses the development of this concept and introduces micro savings and micro insurance. Read how microcredit succeeded in generating an income for the poor when institutional finance couldnt.
Movement of people has been an essential ingredient of economic development of the world. With liberalization sweeping countries, labor-abundant countries are sending more and more skilled workers to labor-short economies. Hence, the impact of such movement both for the home and the host countries necessitates detailed examination. This volume fills that gap through relevant articles in a synchronized format. The issues dealt with range from the trends and ...