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Impactos dos encargos sociais na economia brasileira [Impacts of labor-related surcharges on the Brazilian economy]

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  • Mayra Batista Bitencourt

    (UFMS)

  • Erly Cardoso Teixeira

    (UFV)

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze the impacts of a reduction in researched labor costs over some macroeconomic indicators. To do this, a multi-sector applied general equilibrium model was used. Six scenarios were built, including a reduction in social expenditures and increases in labor supply. It is noted that two aliquots had been used (25.10% and 45%) as representative of labor costs in Brazil. In general, the results indicate that the reduction of labor costs, considering the labor cost as 45%, is sufficient to generate new jobs.

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  • Mayra Batista Bitencourt & Erly Cardoso Teixeira, 2008. "Impactos dos encargos sociais na economia brasileira [Impacts of labor-related surcharges on the Brazilian economy]," Nova Economia, Economics Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil), vol. 18(1), pages 53-86, January-A.
    • Handle: RePEc:nov:artigo:v:18:y:2008:i:1:p:53-86
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    Keywords

    labor market; labor costs; general equilibrium;
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    JEL classification:

    • J38 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Public Policy

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