Tracing the impact of large minimum wage changes on household welfare in Indonesia

B-Tier
Journal: European Economic Review
Year: 2016
Volume: 87
Issue: C
Pages: 287-303

Score contribution per author:

2.011 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

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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RePEc Handle
repec:eee:eecrev:v:87:y:2016:i:c:p:287-303
Journal Field
General
Author Count
1
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2026-01-29