ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper describing the development of a general economic equilibrium basic needs econometric model using as a base the 1975 national accounting matrix of Ecuador - covers production factors, income distribution, savings, investment, trade, etc.; presents a...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper presenting various methodologys for the analysis and definition of poverty - discusses level and composition of poverty, looks at analytical approaches relating to qualitative and inductive techniques as well as simulation and econometric models, considers the role...

Describes various methodologies for measuring gender wage differentials and identifies their major advantages and weaknesses.

Uses a bilateral trade gravity model to evaluate the effects of freedom of association and collective bargaining (FACB) rights on exports. Finds robust relationships between stronger FACB rights and higher total manufacturing exports.

ILO pub-wep pub. Working paper on comparison of econometric models for development planning in Egypt, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and syrian Arab Republic - discusses planning elements in general, and reviews experiences with a view to modelling alternatives for other Arab country. Bibliography and...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper presenting findings of an Experiment on econometric modelling of the long term employment impact of disarmament - examines consequences for regional level economic growth and economic structure, world-wide employment creation, and income and consumption in...

ILO pub. Working paper, econometric model of poverty and consumer expenditure patterns in urban area Ecuador, 1975 - discusses methodology for identifying social indicators associated with low income households; considers the impact of illiteracy, educational level, family size, occupational...

Finds that wage premiums paid by foreign establishments during the 1990s were robust to the inclusion of worker characteristics. Suggests that the higher wage premiums may be due to a foreign firm's higher spending for training, partly with the intention to retain workers.

ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper, econometric model for the measurement of poverty and basic needs, partic. In Latin America - considers absolute vs. Relative deprivation and attitudes and consumer behaviour associated with low income; discusses income distribution, gross national...