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Labour markets and wages in Australia in 2009

The global financial crisis (GFC) of 2008 made it clear that traditional indicators of labour market activity such ... Show more
The global financial crisis (GFC) of 2008 made it clear that traditional indicators of labour market activity such as headline unemployment, labour force participation and earnings in full-time employment can only partially explain the health of the labour market. In this article we argue the need for a nuanced approach that takes into fuller consideration issues related to hours of work and part-time earnings. Selected industry sectors show stark differences in labour market outcomes when these issues are examined.
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Authors: Jefferson, Therese; Preston, Alison

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Journal of industrial relations

Subjects: Employment; Gender; Income ... [+] Show more