“...This book examines the links between economic growth, changing employment conditions, and the reduction of poverty in Latin America in the 2000s. Its...”

“...During the 2000s Mexico grew less than the average for Latin America. Labour market indicators exhibited mixed changes, with improvements over the period for...”

“...During the 2000s, Brazil experienced slow economic growth and a substantial improvement in labour market indicators. From 2001 to 2012, Brazil grew less than...”

“...This chapter looks at the cross-country link between growth, employment, and poverty. Findings indicate that: (i) faster growth is associated with larger...”

“...During the 2000s, Bolivia experienced moderate economic growth and improved all labour market indicators. The economy suffered a slowdown as a consequence of...”

“...During the 2000s, the Dominican Republic experienced above-average economic growth along with mixed results in labour market indicators. Gross domestic product...”

“...Between 2000 and 2012, Panama boasted the strongest economic growth in Latin America. The growth experience was not uniform: the 2000–2 period was marked by...”

“...During the 2000s, El Salvador experienced slow economic growth for Latin American standards. The country underwent a recession during the international crisis...”

“...This study is based on microeconomic data from more than 150 household surveys, five million households, and eighteen million persons contained in the...”

“...This chapter explores globalization in the twenty-first century and the nature of labor markets in today's globalized world. Four points are made: First, for...”