The Impact of Networks on Unemployment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)

This book investigates why networks, some with joined-up governance remits, appeared ineffective in handling neighbourhood unemployment even in periods when the national unemployment levels dropped. It deploys a multi-theoretical and methodological framework to investigate this empirical puzzle, and to test and analyse the causal factors influencing network outcomes. Chapters examine network concepts, network theories, outcome indicators, the historical infrastructure and management of unemployment policy, and governing network trends in post-war urban regeneration interventions. Comparative network case studies offer empirical evidence and a high degree of local variation. Mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative approaches), including social network analysis, uncover formal and informal networks, and eighty-six interviews in two English local authorities with persistent unemployment, give voice to network practitioner experiences. Findings explain why sub-optimal network outcomes prevail and operational difficulties persist on the ground. Students and academics, professionals and activists can use the results to challenge network governance theories and the policy status-quo.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	J. M Hurst
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	349
Edition:	1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-02537-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Labour economics > Employment & unemployment
LSN:	1-137-02537-9
Barcode:	9781137025371

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