Economics, Econometrics and Finance
4 years ago

Minimum wage hike in Indonesia boosts wages but reduces employment and investment.

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
The Impact of Minimum Wages on Investment and Employment in Indonesia
Andi Sukmana, Masaru Ichihashi

Paper Summary

The minimum wage policy in Indonesia increases average wages but decreases employment rates. It also has a negative impact on total investment.

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