Good intentions, bad outcomes [electronic resource] : social policy, informality, and economic growth in Mexico / Santiago Levy.
2008
HN113.5 .L49 2008eb
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Good intentions, bad outcomes [electronic resource] : social policy, informality, and economic growth in Mexico / Santiago Levy.
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ISBN
9780815752196 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0815752199 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0815752199 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Publication Details
Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2008.
Language
English
Description
xv, 357 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Call Number
HN113.5 .L49 2008eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
331.10972
Summary
"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.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-347) and index.
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