Impacto do desinvestimento no mercado local de emprego: o caso de uma unidade da indústria metalomecânica

Moniz, António and Gomes, Cláudia (2003): Impacto do desinvestimento no mercado local de emprego: o caso de uma unidade da indústria metalomecânica.

Abstract

This paper is a draft contribution for a definition of the concept of divestment. This topic is still very influenced by definitions from the fields of economics or management. Thus, from a group of definitions and approaches developed by different authors we try to elaborate on this divestment concept, searching for indicators and variables related to this practice. The founded indicators allow us to identify the main consequences and the potential social impacts due to divestment situations. Also we try to develop a methodology of research for analysis and impact framework that come from divestment action of companies.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• English Title: Impact of divestment on the local employment market: a case of the metal industry
• Language: Portuguese
• Keywords: divestment; company behaviour; social implications; local employment policies; metal industry
• Subjects: J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J0 - General > J08 - Labor Economics Policies; D - Microeconomics > D2 - Production and Organizations > D21 - Firm Behavior: Theory; R - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics > R5 - Regional Government Analysis > R53 - Public Facility Location Analysis ; Public Investment and Capital Stock; A - General Economics and Teaching > A1 - General Economics > A14 - Sociology of Economics

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