employment

There are significant disparities across countries in the gender division of work even at similar income levels. Social, institutional, and policy choices play a pivotal role in the variation in gendered labour patterns across countries.

Economy-wide expansion of credit for SMEs in Brazil induced entry of more capable firms but did not change employment at the municipal level

In Mexico, where formal jobs have low starting salaries which increase rapidly over time, temporary wage subsidies to young high school graduates lead to sustained formal employment gains

Creating well-paying and secure jobs for the future must require a holistic, collaborative strategy that addresses the structural deficiencies in the labour market

CCT programmes in developing countries may generate disincentives to registered employment, but the efficiency consequences can be relatively small

Novel administrative data reveal that firms share a significant amount of rents with temporary workers, but less than with their permanent employees

Employment is more likely to be reduced when the minimum wage is binding, in the formal sector, when enforcement is strong, and for vulnerable workers

Financial incentives for job applicants can help firms attract high-quality candidates and also encourage those from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply