Securing Prosperity: The American Labor Market: How It Has Changed and What to Do about It

by Paul Osterman

We live in an age of economic paradox. The dynamism of America's economy is astounding--the country's industries are the most productive in the world and spin off new products and ideas at a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691010110
• ISBN13: 9780691010113
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Wise look at the need for raising all ships

Osterman presents a carefully researched look at the problems facing American workers in the new economy. He puts forth so solid a case for the need to ensure equity for all--not just technologists--that he even convinced this consultant that something has to be done. Like many, I thought the disillusionment and chaos of the past was history, but he proves that only by forming new kinds of institutions will workers be able to ensure that they are allowed the opportunity to succeed in what remains a very difficult environment for all too many workers.