GGR328H1 Lecture Notes - Labor Market Segmentation, Post-Fordism, Market Neutral
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On demand side, emphasize product market conditions, industrial structure/technology, labour control strategies, employr discrimination, but also role of unions and state. On supply side, recognize of individual choices and investments. But not seen as rational choices--- these are constrained choices; women not working due to household works. Neoclassical: labour market are segmented because people make diff choices. Either decide to invest on human capital or not. Segmentation theories argue barbour market divided into submariners perpetrating according to different rules. Labour market not neutral out exacerbates social differences. Employers discriminate, stereotypes about whose fit for the job; gender, age, ethic. Workers " labor market preferences shaped within segments of labor market. Progression through the firm determined by seniority, it also determines if you get laid off and the position you"re in and some cases depends how much you get paid. Since jobs are deskilled workers didn"t need to be creative or with merit. Labor markets in post-fordism: toward the flexible firm.
