DOAJ Open Access 2024

The effects of the minimum wage on inequality: A literature review

Javier Arribas Cámara Luis Cárdenas Adrián Rial

Abstrak

The effects of the minimum wage on employment and wages have been widely studied, but its impact on inequality has not yet been well analysed due to the multiple ways of observing it. This study aims to compile the most relevant publications that have dealt with inequality in order to organise them systematically by types of inequality and the conclusions that have been reached on the effects of the minimum wage. Finally, and taking into account the uncertainties that characterise any long-term forecast, it is observed that although the minimum wage is not neutral in its effects and has negative repercussions on employment, these are relatively mild. Nevertheless, from all the perspectives analysed, the minimum wage can be seen to have positive consequences for the reduction of inequality.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Penulis (3)

J

Javier Arribas Cámara

L

Luis Cárdenas

A

Adrián Rial

Format Sitasi

Cámara, J.A., Cárdenas, L., Rial, A. (2024). The effects of the minimum wage on inequality: A literature review. https://doi.org/10.13169/workorgalaboglob.18.2.196

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Informasi Jurnal
Tahun Terbit
2024
Sumber Database
DOAJ
DOI
10.13169/workorgalaboglob.18.2.196
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Open Access ✓