The Economics of Imperfect Labor Markets, Third Edition Tito Boeri and Jan van Ours is an English-language textbook that focuses on imperfect labor and the related institutions. The book is intended for students and professionals seeking insight into imperfect labor markets and the factors that influence them.
This third edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded with current topics such as self-employment, temporary contracts, zero-hours contracts, and the rise of the sharing economy. It addresses, among other things, institutions that shape the behavior of employers and employees, such as minimum wages, dismissal protection, unemployment benefits, and collective labor agreements.
The authors discuss the effects of these institutions on imperfect labor markets and highlight changes in laws and regulations. Case studies make the complex material accessible and practically applicable. This textbook is suitable for advanced undergraduate and beginning master’s students in economics and labor market policy.
Topics: labor markets, imperfect labor, institutions that affect, labor market policy, minimum wage, employment, labor legislation.