Technological Change and Skill Development in Arab Gulf Countries (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013)

This book discusses skill formation, upskilling of workers, and their interaction with technological change in Gulf countries. Heavy dependence on oil, the 'Dutch Disease', and the high incidence of unskilled foreign workers have caused serious structural imbalances in the labour market in the Gulf. The author shows that success of economic development strategies to address such imbalances are all contingent upon the development of adequate and appropriate skills in the region. This book confirms the role and impact of the deficiencies in the educational system alongside the well established effects of the excessive use of uneducated foreign workers and lack of incentives in the labour market. A comprehensive investigation of the skill problem and an elaborate in-depth analysis to assess the causes, consequences and relationships between poor skills and technological performance are highlights of this book. This is an ideal resource for policy makers in the Gulf region and researchers of the topic. 

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Contributions to Economics
Release date:	August 2016
First published:	2013
Authors:	Samia Mohamed Nour
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-37825-1
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Labour economics > General
LSN:	3-319-37825-2
Barcode:	9783319378251

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