This book studies the impact of globalization and technological changes in the labor market in Asia, with particular reference to Singapore. It covers issues related to labor market matching, employment linkages between manufacturing and services, impact of technological changes on labor demand, aging workforce, immigrant workers, training and manpower development, and the wage gap in an open economy. It also discusses policy issues related to the labor market in Asia and Singapore. The book also examines labor issues from the developing economies perspective and presents new evidence on production, international trade and labor economic theories. The empirical findings provide interesting insights into the industrialization process and in formulating labor development policies.
- ISBN10 9814289205
- ISBN13 9789814289207
- Publish Date 30 August 2025
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country SG
- Imprint World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 250
- Language English