History, Debate and Theory

Where Bad Jobs Are Better: Retail Jobs Across Countries and Companies

For the most part, retail jobs are “bad jobs” characterized by low wages, unpredictable work schedules, and few opportunities for advancement....

Globalization, Social Exclusion and Work: With Special Reference to Informal Employment and Gender

Policy Integration Department, Working Paper, No. 20

Self Employed Women : A Profile of SEWA’s Membership

Abstract: This booklet provides a thorough analysis of the membership of SEWA, Self Employed Women‟s Association. SEWA is an officially registered...

Women in the Informal Sector: A Global Picture, the Global Movement

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The Global City: Strategic Site/ New Frontier

Formal-Informal Economy Linkages and Unemployment in South Africa

Do Economic Reforms Influence Home-Based Work? Evidence From India

Second Best? Trends and Linkages in the Informal Economy in South Africa

Growth of Employment (1993-94 to 2004-05): Illusion of Inclusiveness?

The New Face of Unequal Exchange: Low-Wage Manufacturing, Commodity Chains, and Global Inequality

Political Economy Research Institute Working Paper, No. 59