This special issue honours the legacy of Professor Sir David Metcalf, a prominent labour economist and industrial relations scholar at the LSE who shaped the field over four decades. The journal seeks theoretically grounded empirical research that embodies his scholarly approach to understanding economic and policy dimensions of industrial relations.
The call welcomes contributions addressing core labour economics topics including union activity, wage structures, workplace disputes, firm performance, minimum wage policies, worker mobility, immigration effects, and labour market governance. The initiative combines a conference and subsequent journal publication, reflecting Metcalf's commitment to rigorous, policy-relevant research.