The cyclical sensitivity of seasonality in U.S. employment

Article Abstract:

Seasonal variations in employment are examined for several industries and an overall pattern is discussed. Interactions between the seasonality of employment and the business cycle are emphasized. Retail trade, the automobile industry, construction, mining, government employment and manufacturing are areas discussed.

Employment, Influence, Seasonal employees

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A competitive model of the informal sector

Article Abstract:

The economic and human resource framework of an informal sector, in context of developing countries, is presented. An informal sector is one where unskilled workers are more in demand.

Science & research, Research, Underground economy

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Costs of business cycles for unskilled workers

Article Abstract:

A comparison of the unemployment risk and business cycle costs for unskilled and skilled workers is presented.

Canada, Unemployment, Business cycles, Skilled labor, Skilled labour

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