The relationship between the production system and the labor system is of great interest in today"s society; however, until now there has been a lack of significant studies conducted in this area. Industrial Dynamics and Fragmented Labor Markets fills the void by providing a new theoretical approach to understand these complex interrelationships. Basing his study on an in-depth examination of the housing construction industry, Theo Van Der Loop first focuses on small-scale building firms and their relations of subcontracting. He then moves onto labor relations and the occupational mobility of both regular and part-time workers. This informative volume explores the results of this study that indicate the labor system has a significant impact on the production system while the structure of the labor market affects industrial development. Aimed at students and professionals in urban planning and housing, Industrial Dynamics and Fragmented Labor Markets, will make an invaluable contribution to its field.