Summary:
The book examines the decline of job quality and the rise of underemployment in advanced economies, analyzing the impact on workers' well-being and the broader socio-economic consequences. It presents evidence of labor market failures and offers policy recommendations to address the growing disconnect between the supply of skilled labor and the availability of secure, well-paying jobs.
Key points:
1. Underemployment: Blanchflower highlights that many people work less than they want or in jobs that don't match their skills, harming both the economy and worker well-being.
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