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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on the topics include rhetoric and policies about the importance of higher education (HE) and the knowledge economy; and understanding of changes in the labour market for economic development.

The article discusses the emerging global economic trends as a result of economic globalisation which raise questions on the national qualifications frameworks (NQFs) in Great Britain. It mentions the increased supply of graduates which lead to the reduced demand for high-skilled workers and high number of lowest priced jobs. The author suggests that the Modernising Nursing Careers (MNCs) must standardise its judgments on workers which will give them competitive advantage in talent utilisation.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue including one on the theory on how education produces minds and characters which are productive in the labor market by David P. Baker, one on the roots of the academic disciplines by Johan Muller and another on a critique of competency-based training by Leesa Wheelahan.

Editorial. Introduces a series of articles published in the October 1999 issue of the 'Journal of Education and Work.'

Analyzes the factors generating low skill equilibria in South Korea, Singapore and Great Britain. Importance of the nature of competitiveness in understanding issues related to economic survival and welfare; Inclusion of education on the platforms of politicians; Political consensus on the social capacity for productivity and skill formation.

An introduction is presented in which the author discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the education-industry relationship, students' involvement in part-time employment, and vocational education.

Introduces a series of papers on skill formation in South Africa. Need to take a global view of the issues of skill formation because of the greater interdependence between economies; Fiscal and monetary discipline imposed by the various global institutions which have such a strong influence on the country; Distinction between intermediate economies like South Africa and an apparently developed economy like Great Britain.

Editorial. Introduces articles in the December 2002 issue of the 'Journal of Education and Work.' Development of a high skills economy; Importance of education to the economy of Great Britain; Employer performance in examining the viability of a labor government policy in Great Britain.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue including one by Justin J. W. Powell and Heike Solga on the low higher education participation rates in Germany, one by Rob Strathdee on the higher education in New Zealand, and one by Chaya Herman on doctoral education in South Africa.