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equilibrium wage will cause unemployment. This paper makes two contributions to the basic theory of the minimum wage. First, we … analyze the effects of a higher minimum wage in terms of poverty rather than in terms of unemployment. Second, we extend the … perspective from unemployment to poverty leads to a considerable enrichment of the theory of the minimum wage. …
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Women workers In India constitute one third of the total workforce. Majority of these women are engaged in the un-organized sectors such as agriculture, construction, domestic services etc. The overwhelming majority of domestic workers are women and girls. This study is exploratory in nature and...
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The paper takes a closer look at an experiment of NREGA training mates (worksite supervisors) in Rajasthan to improve worksite management. It is based on a four-day field visit (11-14 February, 2008) to Jalore district where this experiment is said to have been a success. A team of three...
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The informality discourse is large and vibrant, and is expanding rapidly. But there is a certain conceptual incoherence to the literature. New definitions of informality compete with old definitions leading to a plethora of alternative conceptualisations. While some individual studies may apply...
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, discrimination against daughters, is to be addressed. Clearly, it is not only about implementing the PCPNDT Act but also the various … laws that can indeed play a central role in moulding the process of social change to eventually eliminate discrimination … discrimination or keep it intact. The lack of implementation of laws, their faulty or at times discriminatory provisions or the …
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Institutions (HEIs) are well placed to reflect on, become sensitized to and oppose all forms of discrimination and harassment …As institutions of higher education engaged in teaching, research and the spread of knowledge, (Higher Educational …
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discrimination. The paper highlights that low prevalence levels are underestimated due to the existing legal and policy framework …
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inequalities and entrenched discrimination in work and in life. The economic and social contributions made by women in the family … gender discrimination and promote equality for working men and women through legislation and social and economic policies to …
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national census survey to investigate discrimination in urban labour markets against rural migrants, by comparing their … differences in their status in the Chinese residential registration system (hukou) we find no earnings discrimination against …
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In this paper, a methodology to measure discrimination in educational contexts is illustrated. In India, exam … to lose out the most due to discrimination. Interestingly, findings also suggest that the discrimination against low …
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