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	In the Spring 2005 edition: Multinationals: heroes or villains Tony Venables argues that multinationals are generally a force for prosperity in the world economy. Read this article Is new technology good or bad for jobs? Chris Pissarides explores the relationship between innovation, productivity growth and employment. Read this article What's the good of education Stephen Machin and Anna Vignoles evaluate the investments in education made by individuals, firms and governments. Read this article Social Mobility in Britain: low and falling Jo Blanden and colleagues find that social mobility is significantly lower than in some other developed countries. Read this article Tackling unemployment Richard Layard and colleagues revisit their landmark analysis of macroeconomic performance and the labour market. Read this article In brief... Boffins in the USA: the boost to UK productivity John Van Reenen reveals an economic 'special relationship'. Read this article More inequality means higher inflation Chris Crowe analyses the impact of social conflict on inflation. Read this article What's wrong with Europe's economy? Adair Turner looks at Challenges for Europe. Read this article Pay Inequalities and economic performance David Marsden examines firms' perfomance management systems. Read this article New opportunities for Britain's trade unions John Kelly and Paul Willman on Union Organisation and Activity. Read this article -- Order current or back issues. -- See past editions -- Browse other CEP publications

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