The Role of Minimum Wage and Income Transfer Policies on the Labour Market: The Case of Argentina

摘要: Abstract The objective of this study is to examine the impact that changes in minimum wage and main income transfer programmes have had on economic participation population informal sector Argentina. The magnitude importance both policies Argentine case makes it possible carry out an in-depth analysis these topics. In effect, was periodically modified between 2002 2014 be among highest Latin American region while mentioned programme – called Universal Child Allowance has benefited some 40 per cent children residing country since its implementation. The obtained evidence suggests modifications did not produce adverse effects employment or a substantial probabilities entering sector. Regarding transfers, confirm encourage adults beneficiary households become economically inactive.