Daniel S. Hamermesh Livres

The book offers an in-depth exploration of labor demand, blending static and dynamic theories with empirical research. It establishes a generalized framework to analyze the effects of various policies, including minimum wages and unemployment insurance. By incorporating data from diverse countries, the author, Daniel Hamermesh, provides a comprehensive understanding of labor demand's complexities and implications, making it a valuable resource for those interested in labor economics and policy analysis.

Demonstrates how society favors the beautiful and how better-looking people experience startling but undeniable benefits in various aspects of life. This title shows that the attractive are more likely to be employed, work more productively and profitably, negotiate loans with better terms, and have more handsome and highly educated spouses.

Time is the ultimate scarce resource and thus quintessentially a topic for economics, the study of scarcity. Starting with the observation that time is increasingly valuable given competing demands as we have more things we can buy and do, Spending Time provides engaging insights into how people use their time and what determines their decisions about spending their time.

The book features a collection of Daniel Hamermesh's influential research on labor demand, exploring how firms respond to significant economic shocks and the dynamics of labor demand. It delves into adjustment costs, the impact of labor policies on wages and employment, and critical issues such as minimum wage and job displacement. Additionally, it addresses the role of physical appearance in workplace discrimination, providing a comprehensive analysis of these vital topics in labor economics.