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Using a newly constructed macroeconometric model for Germany and the rest of the Euro area, we investigate the macroeconomic effects of structural labor market reforms in Germany. We find that neither the fact that Germany can no longer pursue an independent monetary policy nor the possibility that other countries in the Euro area might react to reforms in Germany by implementing labor market reforms themselves constitute impediments to successful reforms. Reforms would relative quickly bring down unemployment and increase GDP significantly. Even former labor market "insiders" would gain as net wages increase due to falling unemployment insurance contributions.

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Statistical data show that the perverse inequality between blacks & whites in the Brazilian labor market has not caused the society to develop & implement concrete proposals to eliminate racism in Brazil. There are various explanations for this moral indifference. One element that is essential to any analysis of it is that Brazilians have been socialized by images disseminated by the mass media that prevent blacks from being considered ordinary citizens or even human beings. Tables, References. [Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc., copyright 2006.]

Provides a guide for managers of microfinance institutions (MFIs) on the design and operation of basic insurance products. Introduces fundamental insurance concepts, outlines the prerequisites needed for an MFI and describes the key features of five types of microinsurance products covering life and disability insurance. Explores operational issues involved in managing an insurance product, its control, outsourcing, and pricing