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19-Oct-2011
Mexico has a relatively large informal sector by OECD standards. While this is in part a symptom of limited development and low productivity, it can also be to some extent its cause, as informal firms stay small to hide their activities and have limited access to productivity-enhancing government services, such a protection of property rights and training.
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02-Aug-2011
The recession hit employment and wages severely and aggravated unemployment among vulnerable groups. A better functioning labour market is required for the adjustment of the economy. Reforms to improve employment outcomes should be implemented rigorously.
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12-Jul-2011
After a good labour market performance during the crisis the main challenges for policy makers are to reverse the labour market segmentation between insiders and outsiders and to offset the ageing of the labour force through higher participation. Thus, policies must focus on enabling the current labour market outsiders to get a stronger foothold on the labour market as well as to mobilise under-utilised labour resources.
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21-Apr-2011
Although the rising share of non-regular workers has helped firms to increase employment flexibility and cut wage costs, such workers face low pay, less training, precarious jobs and poor social insurance coverage. Reducing labour market dualism requires a comprehensive approach.
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18-Apr-2011
The large increase in unemployment generates additional workload for the recently reformed public employment service. It is important that adequate, appropriately skilled resources are available for this task. In terms of active labour market policies, greater emphasis on training measures is necessary to support the reallocation of workers.
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