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Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach

School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies

Cornell University

16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky

New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau

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IWS Weekly Bulletin, 5 September 2012 

 

Academic Research

World Bank
The World Bank eAtlas mapping tool
http://publications.worldbank.org/index.php?main_page=page&id=22

NEW! The World Bank eAtlas of Financial Inclusion
data.worldbank.org/atlas-fi

World Bank eAtlas of Gender
data.worldbank.org/atlas-gender

World Bank eAtlas of Global Development
data.worldbank.org/atlas-global

World Bank eAtlas of the Millennium Development Goals
data.worldbank.org/mdg-atlas

 

IZA Discussion Papers (Institute for the Study of Labor)

http://www.iza.org/en/webcontent/publications/papers
Recent studies include ---

6820       Good Skills in Bad Times: Cyclical Skill Mismatch and the Long-Term Effects of Graduating in a Recession                

6819       "Employability-Miles" and Worker Employability Awareness       

6817       Young Immigrant Children and their Educational Attainment      

6816       Willingness to Accept Equals Willingness to Pay for Labor Market Estimates of the Value of Statistical Life                

6815       Incentives and Group Identity  

6814       Removing Financial Barriers to Organ and Bone Marrow Donation: The Effect of Leave and Tax Legislation in the U.S.               

6813       Estimating Heterogeneous Returns to Education in Germany via Conditional Heteroskedasticity               

6812       Gender Gaps in Spain: Policies and Outcomes over the Last Three Decades         

6811       Coping with Intra-Household Job Separation in South Africa's Labor Market        

6810       The German Labor Market after the Great Recession: Successful Reforms and Future Challenges

                (forthcoming in: IZA Journal of European Labor Studies)


DigitalCommons@ILR--Most Recent Additions
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/recent_additions.html
Home Page at - http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/

 

Government Reports/Press - International, Federal, State, Local


International

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Pension Systems in East and Southeast Asia: Promoting Fairness and Sustainability [August 2012]

http://www.adb.org/publications/pension-systems-east-and-southeast-asia-promoting-fairness-and-sustainability

or

http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/pub/2012/pension-systems-east-southeast-asia.pdf

[full-text, 164 pages]

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Gender Tool Kit: Public Sector Management [August 2012]
http://www.adb.org/documents/gender-tool-kit-public-sector-management
or
http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/gender-tool-kit.pdf
[full-text, 90 pages]

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
Flexicurity: Actions at Company Level [4 July 2012]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/htmlfiles/ef1222.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/pubdocs/2012/22/en/1/EF1222EN.pdf
[full-text, 88 pages]

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Global Employment Outlook September 2012: Bleak Labour Market Prospects for Youth
This update of the Global Employment Trends Report 2012 shows that jobless rates among young people will get even worse globally as the spillover of the euro crisis spreads from advanced to emerging economies.
http://www.ilo.org/global/research/global-reports/global-employment-trends/2012/WCMS_188810/lang--en/index.htm
or
http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/---dcomm/documents/publication/wcms_188810.pdf
[full-text, 4 pages]

Press Release 4 September 2012

Youth unemployment getting even worse
An ILO paper shows that the impact of the euro crisis is spreading as far afield as East Asia and Latin America, worsening the situation for many young jobseekers.
http://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/press-and-media-centre/news/WCMS_188797/lang--en/index.htm

International Labour Organization (ILO)

GUIDE TO THE FORMULATION OF NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT POLICIES [28 August 2012]

http://www.ilo.org/emppolicy/pubs/WCMS_188048/lang--en/index.htm

or

http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_policy/documents/publication/wcms_188048.pdf

[full-text, 200 pages)


INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION

Sectoral Activities Department

ILO Handbook of good human resource practices in the teaching profession [August 2012]

http://www.ilo.org/sector/Resources/publications/WCMS_187793/lang--en/index.htm

or

http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_dialogue/---sector/documents/publication/wcms_187793.pdf

[full-text, 332 pages]

Spanish

http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_dialogue/---sector/documents/publication/wcms_187796.pdf

French

http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_dialogue/---sector/documents/publication/wcms_187794.pdf

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION

Sectoral Activities Department
SECTORAL COUNTRY PROFILES
http://www.ilo.org/sector/Resources/country-profiles/lang--en/index.htm

 

 

Federal

 

 

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

Trends in Digitally-Enabled Trade in Services, 1998-2010

http://www.bea.gov/international/pdf/trends_in_digitally_enabled_services.pdf

[full-text, 8 pages]
More information at

http://blog.bea.gov/2012/09/03/digitally-enabled-services/


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

ECONOMIC INFORMATION FOR COASTAL AREAS (OCEANS & GREAT LAKES)
Regional Input-Output Modeling System (RIMS II)—OCEANS  & GREAT LAKES
http://www.bea.gov/regional/docs/noaa.cfm

 

 

BLS: Labor Force Characteristics by Race and Ethnicity, 2011

August 2012

Report 1036

http://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsrace2011.pdf

[full-text, 59 pages]

BLS: Beyond the Numbers

Prices & Spending, August 2012, Vol. 1, No. 12

Consumer Price Index data quality: how accurate is the U.S. CPI? [21 August 2012]

Authors: Stephen B. Reed and Darren A. Rippy, Consumer Price Index program

http://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-1/consumer-price-index-data-quality-how-accurate-is-the-us-cpi.htm

or

http://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-1/pdf/consumer-price-index-data-quality-how-accurate-is-the-us-cpi.pdf

[full-text, 8 pages]

BLS: Monthly Labor Review, August 2012
Vol. 135, Number 8
http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/

or
http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2012/08/mlr201208.pdf

{full-text, 115 page

Disability, employment, and income: are Iraq/Afghanistan-era U.S. veterans unique?
Jennifer Tennant
Summary | Full text in PDF

Gulf Coast unemployment trends, 2000–2010: hurricanes, recessions, and oil spills
John A. Coughlan
Summary | Full text in PDF

Updated BLS Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System
Joyce M. Northwood, Eric F. Sygnatur, and Janice A. Windau
Summary | Full text in PDF

The FOOTBALL LOCKOUT of 2011
Paul D. Staudohar
Summary | Full text in PDF

Census
2012 CENSUS OF GOVERNMENTS [30 August 2012]
http://www.census.gov/govs/cog2012/
Press Release 30 August 2012
There Are 89,004 Local Governments in the United States
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/governments/cb12-161.html

Census

2010 Census Island Areas [30 August 2012]

http://2010.census.gov/news/press-kits/island-areas/island-areas.html

Press Release 30 August 2012
Advance Report for Selected Characteristics of the U.S. Island Areas
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/miscellaneous/cb12-tps56.html

Census: SMALL AREA HEALTH INSURANCE ESTIMATES (SAHIE)

2010 County and State Health Insurance Estimates by Demographic and Income Characteristics [29 August 2012)

http://www.census.gov/did/www/sahie/index.html
Release highlights of 2010 [PDF 2.45 MB]
www.census.gov/did/www/sahie/data/2010/SAHIE_Highlights_2010.pdf
[full-text, 8 pages]
Interactive Data and Mapping Tool
http://www.census.gov/did/www/sahie/data/interactive/

Press Release 29 August 2012
Health Insurance Coverage Estimates for Every County
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/health_care_insurance/cb12-160.html

 

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Characteristics of Recent Science and Engineering Graduates: 2008 [30 August 2012]

Detailed Statistical Tables | NSF 12-328 | August 2012 |

http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf12328/

or

http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf12328/pdf/nsf12328.pdf

[full-text, 165 pages]

National Science Foundation (NSF)

International Collaborations of Scientists and Engineers in the United States [29 August 2012]

NSF 12-323 | August 2012 |
by Jaquelina Falkenheim and Nirmala Kannankutt

http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/infbrief/nsf12323/

or
http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/infbrief/nsf12323/nsf12323.pdf
[full-text, 8 pages]

Social Security Administration (SSA)

FAST FACTS & FIGURES ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY 2012 [29 August 2012]

http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/chartbooks/fast_facts/2012/

or

http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/chartbooks/fast_facts/2012/fast_facts12.pdf

[full-text, 44 pages]

 

 

Institutes/Associations/Commercial

Southern Poverty Law Center

Intelligence Report,Issue 147, Fall 2012

DEATH IN THE DESERT

Are American vigilantes murdering undocumented immigrants in Arizona?

http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-report/browse-all-issues/2012/fall

See specifically

http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-report/browse-all-issues/2012/fall/death-in-the-desert

Press Release 27 August 2012

Deadly Attacks Raise Specter of Vigilantism on Arizona Border [27 August 2012]

http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/news/splc-intelligence-report-deadly-attacks-raise-specter-of-vigilantism-on-arizona-bo


Towers Watson

Press Release 24 August 2012

Moderate Pay Raises on Tap for U.S. Workers, Towers Watson Survey Finds

Companies do not expect to fully fund annual bonuses

http://towerswatson.com/united-states/press/7856

Towers Watson
Emerging Choices, Enduring Changes: Creating Service Delivery Success in an Era of New Opportunity
2012 HR Service Delivery and Technology Survey Executive Summary Report [23 August 2012]
http://towerswatson.com/united-states/research/7805
or
http://towerswatson.com/assets/pdf/7805/TWHRSD-Survey2012-NA(1).pdf
[full-text, 28 pages]


Urban Institute (UI)
Financing Unemployment Insurance After the Great Recession [29 August 2012]
Wayne Vroman
http://www.urban.org/url.cfm?ID=412639
or
http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412639-Financing-Unemployment-Insurance-After-the-Great-Recession.pdf
[full-text, 7 pages]


Urban Institute (UI)
Welfare Rules Databook: State TANF Policies as of July 2011 [29 August 2012]
David Kassabian, Anne Whitesell, Erika Huber
http://www.urban.org/publications/412641.html
or
http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412641-Welfare-Rules-Databook-2011.pdf
[full-text, 220 pages]


WorldatWork (Total Rewards Association)
THE EVOLVING COMPENSATION FUNCTION
A report by WorldatWork,
July 2012
http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=64359
[full-text, 16 pages]

 

Law

 

 

Congressional Research Service (CRS)

Researching Current Federal Legislation and Regulations: A Guide to Resources for Congressional Staff

Jerry W. Mansfield, Information Research Specialist

August 31, 2012

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL33895.pdf

[full-text, 17 pages]

Congressional Research Service (CRS)

A Brief Overview of Actions Taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in Its First Year

Sean M. Hoskins, Analyst in Financial Economics

August 29, 2012

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42615.pdf

[full-text, 6 pages]


Congressional Research Service (CRS)

Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview

Jeanne J. Grimmett, Legislative Attorney

August 28, 2012

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS20088.pdf

[full-text, 19 pages]

 

 

Statistical Reports

BEA: PERSONAL INCOME AND OUTLAYS, JULY 2012 [30 August 2012]

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/pinewsrelease.htm

or

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2012/pdf/pi0712.pdf

[full-text, 11 pages]

or

Tables

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2012/xls/pi0712.xls

[spreadsheet]

and

Highlights

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2012/pdf/pi0712_fax.pdf

BEA: National Income and Product Accounts

Gross Domestic Product: Second Quarter 2012 (second estimate) [29 August 2012]

Corporate Profits: Second Quarter 2012 (preliminary)

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/2012/gdp2q12_2nd.htm

or

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/2012/pdf/gdp2q12_2nd.pdf

[full-text, 18 pages]

and

Highlights

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/2012/pdf/gdp2q12_2nd_fax.pdf

BLS: PRODUCTIVITY AND COSTS BY INDUSTRY: WHOLESALE TRADE, RETAIL TRADE, AND  FOOD SERVICES AND DRINKING PLACES INDUSTRIES, 2011 [30 August 2012]

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/prin1.nr0.htm

or

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/prin1.pdf

[full-text, 9 pages]

BLS: METROPOLITAN AREA EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT -- JULY 2012 [29 August 2012]

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/metro.nr0.htm

or

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/metro.pdf

[full-text, 23 pages]

and

Supplemental Files Table of Contents

http://www.bls.gov/web/metro.supp.toc.htm


BLS: International Labor Comparisons

International Indexes of Consumer Prices, 18 countries and areas, 1998–2012 [2 August 2012]

http://www.bls.gov/fls/intl_consumer_prices.htm

or

http://www.bls.gov/fls/intl_consumer_prices.htm

[full-text, 10 pages]

or

Tables

http://www.bls.gov/ilc/intl_consumer_prices.xls

[spreadsheet]

 

 

Idiosyncratic But Relevant Facts

U.S. Energy Information Agency (EIA)

CHINA COUNTRY ANALYSIS BRIEF [4 September 2012]

http://www.eia.gov/countries/cab.cfm?fips=CH


Census

Facts for Features

Labor Day 2012: Sept. 3

http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb12-ff14.html
or
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/pdf/cb12ff-14_laborday.pdf
[full-text, 3 pages]

 

NOTE: In light of the continuing economic crisis, it is wise to educate ourselves about the social dangers that can result if societies and individuals forget the lessons of history and act irresponsibly. With this in mind, the following ongoing educational project is being brought to your attention.

Camp des Milles: A Memorial for the Future

http://www.campdesmilles.org/index.html

or

http://www.campdesmilles.org/home.html
[English Version]

 

NOTE: The IWS Documented News Service is committed to helping the Rwanda Tribunal garner more attention world-wide. The lessons and legacy of ground-breaking legal matters related to the unspeakable events in Rwanda should not be forgotten. Humans, whether from rich or poor countries, must remain vigilant in curbing the motivations that lead individuals and groups to violent hatred and barbaric acts against a class of people. Consequently, items about this tribunal, which will end shortly after 2012, will appear from time to time on this news service.
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
www.ictr.org

THE BACHARACH BLOG
http://bacharachblog.com/

 

 

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Just be Anxious Enough

Posted by Myra Din on Aug 30, 2012

http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/features/just-be-anxious-enough/

 

 

 

 

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