A text for students taking labor economics courses in economics departments, also useful for courses on industrial relations taught in business and management schools. Pedagogical aids include chapter summaries, key concepts, and review questions. This 11th edition is completely revised, with greater emphasis on gender inequality and antidiscrimination policies, international comparisons, and the effects of shifts from mass production to more flexible production methods. Nine chapters on labor economics have been extensively revised and updated. This edition also includes new material on internal labor markets, human resources management, and compensation policies of firms. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.