A working hypothesis

Article Abstract:

Productivity growth of US workers has lagged behind growth in Europe over the last 20 years. Some economists feel that the problem is less business investments and others feel that the statistics do not measure productivity accurately. Robert Gordon proposes a combination of these and other factors.

Column, International economic relations, Growth, Industrial productivity

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Working for yourself

Article Abstract:

Self-employment increased rapidly during the 1980s in OECD countries despite the usual long hours, low pay and high failure rate. Governments are promoting self-employment as an alternative to unemployment, with some good results. Statistics and analysis of trends are provided.

Analysis, Economic policy, Self-employed persons, Self employed persons, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Manpower policy

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Now reveal yourself

Article Abstract:

The Labour Party won the UK's 1997 general elections, putting Tony Blair at the helm of the country. Voters who were tired of the long Conservative rule will now have an opportunity to find out where Blair really stands on the issues.

Editorial, Political activity, Blair, Tony, Cover Story, Elections, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Conservative Party (United Kingdom), United Kingdom. Parliament. House of Commons, Major, John

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