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Coalfields and their neighbouring cities; economic regeneration, labour markets and governance. (2007)
Report
Gore, T., Fothergill, S., Hollywood, E., Lindsay, C., Morgan, K., Powell, R., & Upton, S. (2007). Coalfields and their neighbouring cities; economic regeneration, labour markets and governance

This study assesses how far the regeneration of coalfield areas relies upon their links with neighbouring cities. It draws on national statistical analysis of labour market adjustment in the British coalfields, and case studies in three contrasting a... Read More about Coalfields and their neighbouring cities; economic regeneration, labour markets and governance..

Are new deal employment initiatives on target?: Evidence from job search success in local labour markets (2004)
Journal Article
McQuaid, R. W., Greig, M., & Adams, J. (2004). Are new deal employment initiatives on target?: Evidence from job search success in local labour markets. International Journal of Manpower, 25(5), 392-410. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437720410554124

This paper tests the appropriateness of government employment policies in targeting specific groups of unemployed job seekers in the UK. A sample of 169 job seekers is divided into those who were successful and unsuccessful in finding employment and... Read More about Are new deal employment initiatives on target?: Evidence from job search success in local labour markets.