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New York : Times books, 2000
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1985
Washington : World Bank, c2011
Abstract/Sommario: The lives of women around the world have improved dramatically, at a pace and scope difficult to imagine even 25 years ago. Women have made unprecedented gains in rights, education, health, and access to jobs and livelihoods. Despite the progress, gaps remain in many areas. Building on a growing body of knowledge on the economics of gender equality and development, the Report identifi es the areas where gender gaps are most significant — both intrinsically and in terms of their potenti ...; [Leggi tutto...]
Washington : World Bank, c2018
Abstract/Sommario: The World Development Report (WDR) 2019: The Changing Nature of Work studies how the nature of work is changing as a result of advances in technology today. Fears that robots will take away jobs from people have dominated the discussion over the future of work, but the World Development Report 2019 finds that on balance this appears to be unfounded. Work is constantly reshaped by technological progress. Firms adopt new ways of production, markets expand, and societies evolve. Overall, ...; [Leggi tutto...]
Washington : World Bank, c2020
Abstract/Sommario: Global value chains (GVCs) powered the surge of international trade after 1990 and now account for almost half of all trade. This shift enabled an unprecedented economic convergence: poor countries grew rapidly and began to catch up with richer countries. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, however, the growth of trade has been sluggish and the expansion of GVCs has stalled. Meanwhile, serious threats have emerged to the model of trade-led growth. New technologies could draw produc ...; [Leggi tutto...]
Washington, DC : International Monetary Fund, 2011
Abstract/Sommario: The World Economic Outlook (WEO) presents the IMF staff's analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups (classified by region, stage of development, etc.), and in many individual countries. It focuses on major economic policy issues as well as on the analysis of economic developments and prospects. It is usually prepared twice a year, as documentation for meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, and forms the main ...; [Leggi tutto...]