{"product_id":"9781035334445-labour-market-myth","title":"The Labour Market Myth","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the Market Metaphor Hinders Our Understanding of Work\u003cbr\u003eIn this incisive book, Paul de Beer interrogates the concept of the labour market and its theoretical shortcomings in treating labour as a commodity. He argues that to offer people a real chance of a satisfactory work life, the idea of the labour market must be replaced with a focus on long-term employment relationships.\u003cbr\u003eIn this incisive book, Paul de Beer interrogates the concept of the labour market and its theoretical shortcomings in treating labour as a commodity. He argues that to offer people a real chance of a satisfactory work life, the idea of the labour market must be replaced with a focus on long-term employment relationships.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Labour Market Myth\u003c\/i\u003e thoroughly critiques the standard economic approach to employment markets, highlighting how it fails to explain the most pressing problems regarding work and income. Presenting empirical data on diverse aspects of work across a range of affluent countries, De Beer explores issues such as wage differences, long-term unemployment, discrimination against particular groups, and a misplaced emphasis on short-term flexibility and mobility. Ultimately, De Beer advocates for an understanding of employment built upon concepts of intrinsic motivation, cooperation, stability, and long-term relationships, rather than financial incentives and competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining insights from across the social sciences, \u003ci\u003eThe Labour Market Myth\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating read for postgraduate students and scholars of labour economics and policy, as well as the sociology of work. It also offers fresh perspectives for those involved in labour relations, such as policy advisors, civil servants, and trade union officials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41790213980257,"sku":"9781035334445","price":110.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_29855971.jpg?v=1725795988","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781035334445-labour-market-myth","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}