Good intentions, bad outcomes social policy, informality, and economic growth in Mexico /

"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 hou...

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1. Verfasser: Levy, Santiago
Körperschaft: ebrary, Inc
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2008.
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Zusammenfassung:"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.
Beschreibung:xv, 357 p. : ill., map.
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-347) and index.