Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5066573 | European Economic Review | 2016 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
Minimum wage legislation has been introduced and expanded in many developed and developing countries, in the hope that it would improve the living standards of the poor and reduce inequality. This study examines the impact of large minimum wage changes in Indonesia. The results indicate serious limitations of the minimum wage for improving living standards and reducing inequality.
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Authors
Ken Yamada,