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A comparative analysis of promoting pay equity : models and impacts

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  • Chicha, Marie-Thérèse.

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Examines the costs and benefits associated with the promotion of pay equity in order to inform policy, and to encourage employers to address gender discrimination in remuneration.

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  • Chicha, Marie-Thérèse., 2006. "A comparative analysis of promoting pay equity : models and impacts," ILO Working Papers 993995243402676, International Labour Organization.
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