"Argues that incoherent social programs significantly contribute to poverty and little growth. Proposes converting the existing social security system into universal social entitlements. Advocates eliminating wage-based social security contributions and raising consumption taxes on higher-income...

"Case study of Progresa-Oportunidades that describes the origins, objectives, and institutional design and scope of Progresa; provides a broad assessment of results to date; discusses the main challenges faced by the program in the future; and makes some suggestions for poverty programs drawn from...

Foreign direct investment in low-wage, low-skill activities -- Improving the treatment of workers at the bottom by providing a path up from below -- Core standards for the treatment of workers around the world -- WTO-based enforcement of core labor standards -- Voluntary mechanisms for improving...