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immigration has little if any negative impact on wages among natives, whereas others suggest that immigration has large, negative … effects on native wages. On the latter side of the debate, many point to the work of Borjas (2003), who takes a national view … the entry of women into the labor force. We both find a much lower wage elasticity than Borjas to immigration (-0.2) and …
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Using data from multiple sources, we show that in Bangladesh, the increase in real wages, particularly female wages … to shift in favor of workers) has arrived in Bangladesh. Rising wages are likely a result of a combination of more ample … real wages has boosted the poor’s earnings, thereby reducing their likelihood of being poor. …
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The worsening degradation of natural resources urgently requires the adoption of more sustainable management practices. This need has led to growing interest and investment in monitoring systems for tracking the condition of natural resources. This study is concerned with the design of...
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Costa Rican coffee farmers are almost fully exposed to world price variability. Yet, despite small farm sizes, specialization in coffee, and a marketing system that prolongs uncertainty and aggravates cash flow problems, this study finds that most farmers still manage their price risks...
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evaluate how the 1998 “flood of the century” affected wages in Bangladesh. We find long-term declines in wages where …
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skill in adulthood, have better outcomes in the marriage market, earn higher wages and are more likely to be employed in … higher-paying skilled labor and white-collar jobs, are less likely to live in poor households, and, for women, fewer …
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series of casual wages from 119 locations in both Ethiopian cities and rural towns. We use this data for two types of … changes in nominal wages respond to changes in food and non-food prices. We find alarming results. The disposable income of … evidence that wages substantially adjust to higher food prices, except in the long run. …
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Most of the poor in the developing countries are smallholder farmers. Improving their productivity is essential for reducing poverty. Despite small landholdings, a high degree of land fragmentation, and rising labor costs, agricultural production in China has steadily increased. If one treats...
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household survey panel data. Land is owned mostly by men, who are wealthier than their spouses with respect to almost all types …
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