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The microeconomics of creating productive jobs : a synthesis of firm-level studies in transition economies

Earle, John S. - 2006

"The challenge for labor market policy in the transition economies has been to redress the sharp drops in employment and rises in unemployment in a way that fosters the creation of productive jobs. The authors first document the magnitude and productivity of job and worker reallocation. Then...

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Mexico : human capital effects on wages and productivity

Lopez Acevedo, Gladys - 2005

"The authors follow the Hellerstein, Neumark, and Troske (1999) framework to estimate marginal productivity differentials and compare them with estimated relative wages. The analysis provides evidence on productivity and nonproductivity-based determinations of wages. Special emphasis is given to...

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Informality in Colombia : Implications for Worker Welfare and Firm Productivity

World Bank - 2012

The level of informality in Colombia's labor market is high and persistent. When measuring informality of workers in terms of their contributions to health insurance and pension systems, 74.2 percent of all Colombian labor force was considered informal in 2008. The informality debate has taken...

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Ukraine Jobs study : Fostering Productivity and Job Creation, Volume 1

World Bank - 2012

This Ukraine Jobs Study aims to 1) assess labor market performance in the Ukraine, 2) identify key constraints to job creation, and suggest policies that will foster job creation and productivity. The study finds that, despite relatively low unemployment, the labor market is depressed and...

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Ukraine Jobs study : Fostering Productivity and Job Creation, Volume 2, Technical Chapters

World Bank - 2012

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Armenia : Promoting Productive Employment

World Bank - 2013

This paper examines labor market outcomes in Armenia and their impact on poverty. The outcomes are of considerable concern: relatively few persons of working age are employed, and many of those who are employed have low-productivity jobs. The problem is not only high unemployment, but also low...

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The demand for health care in Latin America : lessons from the Dominican Republic and El Salvador

Bitran, Ricardo A. - 1993

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Fixing the Public Hospital System in China

World Bank - 2010

reform process, public hospital management. First, the paper reviews the history of public hospital reform, discusses … hospital functions and responsibilities, and describes the structure and supply of health services. Second, it describes the … main policy issues facing public hospitals, including financing sources and the hospital market environment. Third, it …

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Establishing Day-Surgery Units in Sri Lanka's Hospitals

World Bank - 2023

Sri Lanka has a universal healthcare system that extends free healthcare to all citizens. However, the rapidly ageing population and growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) challenge the effective and timely provision of public healthcare services. The COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022...

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Teacher Employment and Deployment in Indonesia : Opportunities for Equity, Efficiency and Quality Improvement

World Bank - 2012

remote schools, teachers' workloads, the overall supply of teachers, teacher remuneration and teacher quality. A highly …

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