Includes references and index.

Contents: 1. Introduction Jason Heyes and Ludek Rychly 2. The Changing Fortunes of Labour Administration Ludek Rychly 3. Labour Policy and Administration in a Time of Crisis Jason Heyes 4. Labour Regulation and the Economic Crisis in Europe: Challenges, Responses and Prospects Mark Freedland and Nicola Countouris 5. The Role of Government in Industrial Relations Richard Hyman 6. Active Labour Market Policies and Programmes in the Japan and the United States: Will East Meet West? Christopher King 7. Delivering Public Employment Services: Which Model Works Best? Donna Koeltz 8. Governing Public Employment Services: New Public Management, Social Partnership and Privatization Timo Weishaupt 9. Labour Inspection Systems: Strengthening Enforcement in Times of Crisis Maria Luz Vega 10. Conclusion Jason Heyes and Ludek Rychly.

This book analyses recent reforms in labour administration and national labour policies, charting their development and discussing the challenges and opportunities faced by governments, ministries of labour, labour inspectors, employer organisations and trade unions.