| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9549275 | Economics Letters | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The paper demonstrates that the standard policy for controlling child labor by imposing a fine on firms caught employing children can cause child labor to rise. This 'pathological' reaction is, however, reversed as the size of the fine increases.
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Authors
Kaushik Basu,