Tackling Unemployment

Focusing on the causes and solutions of unemployment, Richard Layard's influential articles delve into the treatment of unemployed individuals and advocate for a job-guarantee for the long-term unemployed. The book examines the roles of unions, wage bargaining, low skill levels, and rigid employment laws in the unemployment landscape. It begins with Layard's personal journey into economics, providing insight into his motivations and beliefs. This work is complemented by a companion volume addressing economic inequality and transition.