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Exploring Roots of Inequality in Latin America and Peru
Exploring Roots of Inequality in Latin America and Peru
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This book explores Latin American inequality, focusing on Peru's earnings inequality and child labor. It provides an analysis of deindustrialization, measures labor market discrimination, and examines child labor using panel data. It is suitable for courses on economic development, labor economics, and inequality.
Format: Hardback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted realm of Latin American inequality, examining its profound impact on the region's development. Through in-depth analysis, it explores the consequences of inequality on various aspects, including earnings inequality and child labor. In the first chapter, the author presents a timely and robust examination of the central thesis of deindustrialization in Latin America. This chapter offers a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by the region, shedding light on the complex dynamics that have shaped its economic landscape.
The second chapter introduces a novel approach to measuring labor market discrimination, departing from the conventional methods that often overlook the influence of unobservable factors. By employing advanced statistical techniques, the author provides a valuable tool for understanding the extent to which discrimination affects job opportunities and wages.
The third chapter delves into a much-neglected topic, child labor, utilizing a panel data set specifically focused on children. Through meticulous research and analysis, the author sheds light on the prevalence, determinants, and consequences of child labor in Latin America. This chapter underscores the urgent need for policies and interventions to address this pressing issue and promote the well-being and development of young individuals.
The book is an invaluable resource for courses on economic development, labor economics, and applied econometrics. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on inequality, development, and the application of statistical methods. Whether you are a scholar, researcher, or policymaker, this book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of Latin American inequality and its implications for the region's future.
Weight: 247g
Dimension: 225 x 150 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433189890
Edition number: New ed
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