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Causalidad Reversa entre Pobreza Monetaria e Informalidad Laboral, evidencia empírica para la República Dominicana año 2010 y 2016
[Reverse Causality between Monetary Poverty and Labor Informality, empirical evidence for the Dominican Republic, 2010 and 2016]

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This document analyzes the inverse causality between poverty and informality in the Dominican Republic, in addition to evaluating the impact of socioeconomic and demographic factors on individuals that affect both variables. The National Labor Force Survey (ENFT) is used in the years (2010, and 2016). Probabilistic regression models’ "Probit" with instrumental variables are used to identify the causal effects. The results agree with the literature; indicating that poverty and informality are concentrated in the less educated groups with occupational skills, especially in rural areas. In addition, small companies request to be more likely to offer informal jobs.

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  • Rodríguez Núñez, Juan Bautista, 2021. "Causalidad Reversa entre Pobreza Monetaria e Informalidad Laboral, evidencia empírica para la República Dominicana año 2010 y 2016 [Reverse Causality between Monetary Poverty and Labor Informality,," MPRA Paper 119159, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Informality; Endogeneity; “Probit” with instrumental variables; Poverty; Causal Effects; National Labor Force Survey (ENFT).;
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    JEL classification:

    • C31 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions; Social Interaction Models
    • C36 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Instrumental Variables (IV) Estimation
    • J46 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Particular Labor Markets - - - Informal Labor Market
    • L32 - Industrial Organization - - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Enterprise - - - Public Enterprises; Public-Private Enterprises
    • P36 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist Institutions and Their Transitions - - - Consumer Economics; Health; Education and Training; Welfare, Income, Wealth, and Poverty

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