@article{329898, recid = {329898}, author = {Levy, Santiago.}, title = {Good intentions, bad outcomes : social policy, informality, and economic growth in Mexico /}, publisher = {Brookings Institution Press,}, address = {Washington, D.C. :}, pages = {xv, 357 p. :}, year = {2008}, abstract = {"Argues that incoherent social programs significantly contribute to poverty and little growth. Proposes converting the existing social security system into universal social entitlements. Advocates eliminating wage-based social security contributions and raising consumption taxes on higher-income households to increase the rate of GDP growth, reduce inequality, and improve benefits for workers"--Provided by publisher.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/329898}, }