labor contract modalities on firm productivity within the industrial sector through a structural model. We find that the … small firms, where some forms of flexibility might lead to productivity gains. …

labor contract modalities on firm productivity within the industrial sector through a structural model. We find that … temporary workers contribute to firms’ labor productivity to a lower extent than permanent workers, while also having …

employment in India. While empirical evidence seems to indicate the presence of large number of 'contract' workers in the Indian … rigidities inhibiting employment expansion; but note needs to be taken of a ruling by the Supreme Court in 2001 which interpreted …

manufacturing. We question the widespread perception that employment of contract labour provides flexibility to employers in terms …