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Public-Private Wage Differentials and Interactions Across Countries and Time

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  • Mr. Chadi Abdallah
  • Mr. David Coady
  • La-Bhus Fah Jirasavetakul

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We compile a novel database on average public and private sector wages and public-private wage differentials, which we use to analyze how average public-private wage differentials vary according to gender and skill level as well as over time. We further examine the dynamic relationship between public and private wage levels and the implications for inflation. On average, public-sector workers earn around 10 percent more relative to comparable private sector workers, with the premium being higher for women, low-skilled workers, and in developing countries. The average public sector wage premium varies counter-cyclically, increasing during economic downturns, and increases prior to elections. Both private sector wages and inflation respond positively to changes in public wages, albeit with significant heterogeneity in the effects across countries reflecting differences in labor market characteristics and prevailing macroeconomic conditions.

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  • Mr. Chadi Abdallah & Mr. David Coady & La-Bhus Fah Jirasavetakul, 2023. "Public-Private Wage Differentials and Interactions Across Countries and Time," IMF Working Papers 2023/064, International Monetary Fund.
    • Handle: RePEc:imf:imfwpa:2023/064
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    1. Twerefou, Daniel Kwabena & Abeney, Jacob Opantu & Toman, Michael & Turkson, Festus Ebo & Baffour, Priscilla Twumasi, 2023. "Household Electricity Consumption Inefficiency and Poverty: Evidence from Ghana," EfD Discussion Paper 23-11, Environment for Development, University of Gothenburg.

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