Book DescriptionThe contributions to this timely volume explore the social implications of labor market reforms, and assess the complex relationship between the economic and non-economic aspects of labor institutions The authors ascertain that labor market systems have important social dimensions, including social benefits and effects ожаыт on psychological well-being and on social relationships They go on to argue that the evaluation of reforms should take into consideration this social impact The bookexamines the requirements for increased flexibility in contractual associations while maintaining social protection and job security Using new utility criteria, guidelines for evaluating labor market and social protection system reform policies are recommended It is argued that policy evaluations should consider whether social benefits are compatible with the increased flexibility demanded by the marketplace, taking into account the complex social and cultural rules which affect human behavior, andthe fact that individuals are concerned with issues such as fairness, status and the well-being of their fellow citizens Policymakers involved in government, international institutions, professional associations for social work and labor relations,unions and employer federations will find this book to be a useful and fascinating read It will also be of great interest to scholars and students of labor economics, industrial relations and industrial economics.  Instant2003 г ISBN 1843760703.