The Sectoral Transformation of the Labor Force in Seven Industrialized Countries, 1920-1970

Abstract

This paper analyzes the transformation of employment in the major industrial capitalist countries over the past 50 years. Particular attention is paid to the growth of services and their differentiation. The data are taken from 38 national censuses during the 1920-70 period. The results show three distinc patterns of the sectoral transformation of the labor force that can be identified with three regions: Western Europe, North America, and Japan. Furthermore, the internal reorganization of the service sector favored social and producer services which emerged as the most dynamic sectors of employment in all countries. Finally, the implications of this study for currently industrializing countries are discussed.

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