The new Australian labour code is such a massive break with Western labour traditions that it merits global attention. It is an extreme change with no economic rationale. Social scientists would love to see the data the new law generates; it would be a great ‘natural experiment.’ For the sake of Australians, however, it would be great to see the upcoming election put an end to the experiment.
So says Richard B. Freeman... And why should we listen to him? Because he is a professor of economics at Harvard who specialises in labour studies. If you can stomach his cringeworthy references to "kangaroo stew" and "platypus pie" then I thoroughly recommend reading his assessment of WorkChoices. (via Australia's best political blog, Blogocracy)
Posted by Warren at October 4, 2007 05:07 PM