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Efectos del Salario Mínimo: Aplicación del Método Tobit

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This paper develops a new methodology for the empirical testing of how restrictive the existence of a minimum wage law can be, and its implications with respect to unemployment and the behavior of the agents. This new method is based in the well-known TOB

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  • Verónica Chacra, 1990. "Efectos del Salario Mínimo: Aplicación del Método Tobit," Latin American Journal of Economics-formerly Cuadernos de Economía, Instituto de Economía. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile., vol. 27(80), pages 83-102.
    • Handle: RePEc:ioe:cuadec:v:27:y:1990:i:80:p:83-102
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