This book presents a selection of contributions on the timely topic of structural reforms in
Western economies written by experts from central banks the International Monetary Fund and
leading universities. It includes latest research on the impacts of structural reforms on the
market economy especially on the labor market and investigates the results of collective
bargaining in theory and practice. The book also comprises case studies of structural reforms.
A literature survey on the topic serves as a valuable source for further research. The book is
written by and targeted at both academics and policy makers.
