Friday, May 16, 2014
Minimum wages are set to increase in China under the country’s latest five-year plan. This vox column documents that past increases led to lower employment. However, the impact is heterogeneous. Firms with high average wages or large profit margins actually increase employment, while those with low average wages or small profit margins downsize.
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Labels: Inclusive Growth
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