Wage Cutting in Kenya Will Expand Poverty, Not Decent Jobs
Author:
Robert Pollin
,Mwangi we Githinji
,James Heintz
Thematic Area:
Inclusive Growth
Abstract:Some economists blame excessive labour costs for the lack of growth of productive employment in low-income countries. For example, a 2005 paper by the World Bank, “Jobs in Kenya: Concept Note,” gives primary emphasis to this explanation. But does this make sense? We think not, as we explain in our recent report, ‘An Employment Targeted Economic Program for Kenya’. (...)
Keywords:Wage Cutting in Kenya Will Expand Poverty, Not Decent Jobs
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ISSN:2318-9118
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