Papers
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Using firm surveys for policy analysis in low income countries
Published date
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - 05:00
Migrant entrepreneurs are an important force in the informal economy in southern Africa, but their role is often invisible to policymakers and researchers.
Labour market regulations, particularly minimum wage policies, remain highly contentious and poorly understood issues, both within academic and policy circles.
African economies are finally experiencing a period of high economic growth, speeding up the slow transition from agriculture to manufacturing.
Unemployment is one of the main economic, social and political problems facing governments in the Middle East and North Africa. The nature and scale of the problem are not captured by aggregate unemployment statistics.