Working Poverty: Low Skills or Low Wages?
David J. Lyon
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David J. Lyon
Abstract
Are the working poor making low wages for lack of skills? Or is most of the low wage due to the noncompetitive power of employers? The author, a consultant on social policy, makes a strong case for the latter.
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Are the working poor making low wages for lack of skills? Or is most of the low wage due to the noncompetitive power of employers? The author, a consultant on social policy, makes a strong case for the latter.
Key concepts: Low wage, Poverty, Labour economics, Working poor, Wage, Economics, Power (physics), Low income