Philip B. Whyman is Professor of Economics and Director of the Lancashire Institute for Economic and Business Research (LIEBR), at the Lancashire Business School, University of Central Lancashire, UK. He is author of 11 research monographs, editor of 5 books and author of 50 articles in learned journals.
Alina I. Petrescu is Research Fellow in Labour Economics at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. As part of a research team led by Professor Philip B. Whyman, Alina finds fascination in studying the world of work, bringing to light new insights into flexible practices, migration and organisational performance. Her work projects are listed at www.alinapetrescu.com