Explore how affirmative action shapes work, training, and opportunity in a changing U.S. labor market.
In Wallace's Affirmative Action From A Labor Market Perspective, the focus is on employment policy and practical program ideas. The text tracks demographic shifts, the need for education and training, and how employers and government can work together to build a skilled, flexible workforce.
- Learn how women, minorities, and immigrants are reshaping the labor pool and what this means for training needs.
- See how education, remedial programs, and partnerships with schools can prepare workers for higher skills.
- Understand the role of flexible work schedules, child care, and fair employment practices in competitive markets.
- Explore how private and public efforts might evolve to sustain economic competitiveness into the 1990s and beyond.
Ideal for readers of economics, public policy, and human resources who want a practical look at how affirmative action fits into the future of work.