Measuring labour absorption problems in developing countries: limitations of the concept of unemployment
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| author | Ndongo Samba Sylla |
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| contents | Measuring labour absorption problems in developing countries: limitations of the concept of unemployment Ndongo Samba Sylla The “standard” unemployment rate is often criticized for omitting large numbers of people who are classified as employed or as not economically inactive, when in fact their situation amounts to unemployment. The author discusses the limitations of this standard definition for developing countries. After reviewing the methodological and statistical problems posed by the standard rate, he looks at the reality behind the words in contexts where the labour market is highly segmented. He shows that the standard unemployment rate underestimates excess labour supply and is a poor indicator of the Decent Work deficit, and considers its limitations in guiding economic policy. 10.1111/j.1564-913X.2013.00167.x DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1564-913X.2013.00167.x publication.journalArticle |
| format | Artículo científico |
| id | ilo_995218625002676 |
| institution | Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) |
| publishDate | 2013 |
| publisher | International Labour Organization |
| spellingShingle | Measuring labour absorption problems in developing countries: limitations of the concept of unemployment Ndongo Samba Sylla Measuring labour absorption problems in developing countries: limitations of the concept of unemployment Ndongo Samba Sylla The “standard” unemployment rate is often criticized for omitting large numbers of people who are classified as employed or as not economically inactive, when in fact their situation amounts to unemployment. The author discusses the limitations of this standard definition for developing countries. After reviewing the methodological and statistical problems posed by the standard rate, he looks at the reality behind the words in contexts where the labour market is highly segmented. He shows that the standard unemployment rate underestimates excess labour supply and is a poor indicator of the Decent Work deficit, and considers its limitations in guiding economic policy. 10.1111/j.1564-913X.2013.00167.x DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1564-913X.2013.00167.x publication.journalArticle |
| title | Measuring labour absorption problems in developing countries: limitations of the concept of unemployment |
| url | https://researchrepository.ilo.org/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/Measuring-labour-absorption-problems-in-developing/995218625002676 |