Creating Employment

Numerous people in the developed world are not participating in the growth of the world economy. In some countries unemployment remains high, whereas others suffer from the problems of the working poor. What are the most effective policies for creating employment – particularly in well-remunerated, satisfying jobs – in OECD countries?

How does the choice of these policies depend on what other policies are in place elsewhere in the welfare system? What role can business play in creating employment in developed and developing countries? What interplay between public policy and private enterprise enables the poor to benefit from the globalization process?