| Description |
122 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Trade |
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Trade (Paris, France)
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| Contents |
Factual developments since completion of the 1996 study. Conclusions from the literature review -- Pt. I. Labour Standards in OECD and Selected Non-OECD Countries. Core labour standards and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Progress in ratification of the ILO's fundamental conventions. Observance of core labour standards in selected countries -- Pt. II. Possible Links Between Core Labour Standards, Trade, Foreign Direct Investment, Economic Development and Employment. Introduction. Economic properties of core labour standards. Labour standards and trade performance. Labour standards and foreign direct investment. Trade, employment and wages. The economic effects of policies to promote international core labour standards -- Pt. III. Mechanisms to Promote Core Labour Standards Worldwide. The ILO supervisory and promotional systems. The contribution of development co-operation programmes in eradicating exploitative forms of child labour. The role of international financial institutions in promoting core labour standards. Labour standards and the WTO. Regional and unilateral government actions. International standards for the conduct of firms. Private-party mechanisms. Annex. A Review of CEACR Observations Concerning ILO Conventions 87 and 98 |
| Analysis |
Trade Standards |
| Notes |
Also published in French |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-122) |
| Notes |
Available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to SourceOECD |
| Subject |
Foreign trade and employment.
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International trade.
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Labor laws and legislation.
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| Author |
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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| ISBN |
9264185356 |
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