A unique and comprehensive cover on the impact of austerity in private, public and non-profit sectors.

Austerity was presented as the antidote to sluggish economies, but it has had far-reaching effects on jobs and employment conditions. 

With an international team of editors and authors from Europe, North America and Australia, this illuminating collection goes beyond a sole focus on public sector work and uniquely covers the impact of austerity on work across the private, public and voluntary spheres.

Drawing on a range of perspectives, the book engages with the major debates surrounding austerity and neoliberalism, providing a grounded analysis of the everyday experience of work and employment.