Minimum Wages, Training and the Distribution of Earnings

摘要: In this chapter we highlight the relevance of work-related training to minimum wage debate. We initially situate incidence within broader picture earnings distribution in Britain and demonstrate that lower-paid workers are less likely than towards top hourly receive training. then show is potentially important from a distributional standpoint, since it significantly increases individuals' longer-term earning prospects. Next report empirical results indicating introduction 1999 national had small but statistically significant positive effect on subsequent for affected workers. conclusion, note available evidence shows wages (i) associated with increase low paid (ii) have not adversely employment British therefore suggest has potential reduce inequality provided continues be set at level does threaten employment. This arises just because direct obvious increasing bottom distribution, also through its more indirect