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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451633803321

Titolo

Internal labor mobility in Central Europe and the Baltic Region [[electronic resource] /] / Pierella Paci ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : World Bank, 2007

ISBN

0-8213-7091-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (102 p.)

Collana

World Bank working paper, , 1726-5878 ; ; no. 105

Altri autori (Persone)

PaciPierella <1957->

Disciplina

331.1270943

Soggetti

Labor mobility - Europe, Central

Labor mobility - Baltic States

Migration, Internal - Europe, Central

Migration, Internal - Baltic States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-79).

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Acknowledgments; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Executive Summary; Figure 1. Adjustment Mechnisms; Figure 2. Measures of Regional Labor Market Disparity; Figure 3. Migrants and Commuters: LFS 2004; Figure 4. Intended Regional Mobility 2001; 1 Introduction; 2 Regional Labor Market Disparities; Box 2.1. The Choice of Regional Unit; Figure 2.1. Minimum and Maximum Regional Unemployment Rates (NUTS 3), 2004; Figure 2.2. Disparities in Regional Unemployment Rates (NUTS2 or Equivalent), 2004; Figure 2.3. Unemployment Rate: National Level and Regional Dispersion 2004

Figure 2.4. Regional Employment Rates (NUTS2), 2004Figure 2.5. Measures of Regional Labor Market Disparity; Figure 2.6. The Persistence of Regional Unemployment Rates, 1999-2004 (NUTS3); Figure 2.7. Long-Term Unemployment Rate 2000 and 2004; 3 Regional Unemployment Disparities and Adjustment Mechanisms; Figure 3.1. Regional Unemployment and Adjustment Mechanisms; Table 3.1. Evidence on the Wage Curve in the EU8: Selected Studies; Figure 3.2. Total Tax Wedge: 2000 and 2004.; Figure 3.3. Total Tax Wedge: 2000 and 2004; Figure 3.4. Regional Investment Per Capita (NUTS2), 2000-2003 Average



4 Labor Mobility: Levels and CovariatesFigure 4.1. Average Regional Commuting Rates (NUTS2); Figure 4.2. Internal Migration Rates 2004 (or most recent year); Figure 4.3. Regional Unemployment Rates and Gross Out-migration Rates; Box 4.1. Gender Dimensions of Mobility: Notes from the Sociological Literature; Box 4.2. Ethnic Dimensions of Labor Mobility: Notes from the Sociological Literature; Figure 4.4. Migrants and Commuters: LFS 2004; Table 4.1. Selected Logit Regression Results on Commuting: Labor Force Survey 2004

Table 4.2. Selected Logit Regression Results on Migration: Labor Force Survey 2004Table 4.3. Selected Logit Regression Results on Migration: Labor Force Survey 2004; Table 4.4. Selected Logit Regression Results on Migration: Labor Force Survey 2004; Figure 4.5. Percent Living in Local Community Since Birth; Figure 4.6. Percent Feeling "Very Close" to Town/Region/Country; Figure 4.7. Percent "Very Willing" to Move to Another Town/Region/Country; Box 4.3. Past and Intended Mobility: Complementary Evidence from EBS:; Figure 4.8. Informal Source of Jobs Information; 5 Summary and Conclusion

Box 5.1. Commuting and Migration Patterns: Are EU8 Countries Unique?Appendix; Table A.1. Summary of Empirical Studies of Interregional Mobility in Central Europe and the Baltic Region; References

Sommario/riassunto

Large regional disparities in labor market indicators exist in Central Europe and the Baltic region. Such disparities appear to be persistent over time indicating, in part, a lack of flexibility in the prevailing adjustment mechanisms. Internal labor mobility is often seen as an important instrument to reduce adjustment costs when other mechanisms fail. Drawing from a variety of data sources and utilizing a common empirical framework and estimation strategy, this study identifies patterns and statistical profiles of geographical mobility. It finds internal migration to be generalily low and hi



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910148930903321

Autore

Chichester Clark Emma

Titolo

Melrose and Croc: Together At Christmas

Pubbl/distr/stampa

HarperCollins UK

ISBN

0-00-752378-5

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Musica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

READ BY EMILIA FOX. Melrose and Croc are two irresistible new characters from the creator of the popular Blue Kangaroo series, Emma Chichester Clark.READ BY EMILIA FOX. Melrose is a golden labrador and Croc is a tiny crocodile. The pair live together and share everyday experiences familiar to young children.This heartwarming story tells the tale of how the friends first meet on Christmas Eve. Melrose has just moved into a new flat and Croc has come to the city to meet Father Christmas. Both feel lonely and unhappy in the unknown city until beautiful music leads them to a chance encounter.All fans of Lily and Blue Kangaroo are sure to love this endearing duo.