Explores ways to measure the trule value of domestic work. Presents measures that could be applied to estimate the extent to which domestic workers are underpaid. Includes definitions of "domestic work" and "care work". Compares data from South Africa and Uruguay.

Refers to the Minimum Wage Act of 1948. Estimates that minimum wage has no adverse affects on the demand for labour, the Gini effect for wage inequality would decrease, and the gender wage gap could be reduced.

Focuses on relationship between the organization of labour markets and other srtructural and economic features, both across countries and in different historical circumstances.

Outlines the present state of the labour market, the mechanisms available to support the attainment of full, productive and decent employment, and examines critically the institutions, processes and capacity of the market as well as the manner of their interaction.