Description
The book presents state of the art research on women's current position in European labour markets. It combines analysis of the latest trends in employment, occupational segregation, working time, unpaid work, social provisions (especially care provisions) and the impact of the financial crisis, with overall assessment of the actual impact of the European Employment Strategy and the specific impact of key policies, such as taxation and flexicurity.
About the Author
Francesca Bettio is Professor of Economics at the University of Siena, Italy.
Janneke Plantenga is Professor of Economics at the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Mark Smith is Associate Professor at Grenoble Ecole de Management, France.
Reviews
"I can nonetheless recommend this book to policymakers and scholars who are interested in gender issues and who value practical advice and empirical knowledge. It is an easy and interesting read that provides a lot of detail and inspiration for further research and policies relevant for fostering gender equality." - Lena Hipp, WZB Social Science Center Berlin, British Journal of Industrial Relations
Book Information
ISBN 9781138901285
Author Francesca Bettio
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 385g
