This paper analyzes the events leading up to the 1981 Detroit fiscal crisis in which the city was faced with the possibility of massive layoffs. This prospect initiated a variety of economic responses. Accordingly, the impact of layoffs on union behavior, job market forces, affirmative action and productivity are examined. In addition, the paper presents a model for linking layoffs to deteriorating fiscal situations in cities.
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