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Global employment and social trends
Author(s) -
Kühn Stefan,
Milasi Santo,
Horne Richard,
Yoon Sheena
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
world employment and social outlook
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2059-3031
DOI - 10.1002/wow3.93
Subject(s) - inclusive growth , inequality , economics , job creation , quality (philosophy) , labour economics , development economics , economic system , economic growth , poverty , mathematical analysis , philosophy , mathematics , epistemology
Against the backdrop of a rather disappointing economic performance in 2016 and the below‐trend outlook for 2017, Chapter 1 assesses the ability of the economy to (i) generate a sufficient number of jobs, (ii) improve the quality of employment for those with a job, and (iii) ensure that the gains of growth are shared in an inclusive manner. The chapter also discusses the policy efforts needed to overcome structural impediments to growth, including inequality.