Grease or Grit?: International Case Studies of Occupational Licensing and Its Effects on Efficiency and Quality

Authors

Morris M. Kleiner Editor, University of MinnesotaFollow
Maria Koumenta Editor, Queen Mary, University of London and Knee Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation

Publication Date

9-15-2022

DOI

10.17848/9780880996877

Abstract

The book provides a comprehensive approach to whether a dominant governmental institution in the labor market-occupational licensing-greases, which enhances, or on the other hand results in grit, which diminishes the efficient workings of labor and service markets in parts of Europe and the United States. The detailed case studies in the book indicate that an increase in the availability of service providers or enhanced competition does not have negative effects on the quality of the services provided, prices, or survey measures of consumer satisfaction.

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Contents

1. Introduction and Overview / Morris M. Kleiner

2. Occupational Licensing Outcomes in the Face of Technological Change: Ridesharing in London and Dublin / Morris M. Kleiner

3. Tougher Licensing Requirements and Quality Outcomes: Driving Instructors in the United Kingdom / Maria Koumenta and Mark Williams

4. Pharmacists in Italy / Eva Pagano, Mario Pagliero, Emanuele Pivetta, and Lorenzo Richiardi

5. Deregulation of the Legal Professions in Poland: A Trade-off between Market Growth and Professionalism? / Piotr Białowolski and Michał Masior

6. Restrictions on Health Care Profession Scope of Practice: Do They Help or Harm Patients? / Kihwan Bae and Edward Timmons

7. Testing Licensing and Consumer Satisfaction for Beauty Services in the United States / Darwyyn Deyo

8. Concluding Thoughts and Policy Recommendations / Maria Koumenta

Note

Upjohn project #69417

ISBN

9780880996860 (pbk.) ; 9780880996877 (ebook)

Subject Areas

LABOR MARKET ISSUES; Occupational regulation and licensing