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Journal of Economic Perspectives

ISSN 0895-3309 (Print) | ISSN 1944-7965 (Online)

Child Labor in the Global Economy

  • Eric V. Edmonds
  • Nina Pavcnik
Journal of Economic Perspectives
vol. 19, no. 1, Winter 2005
(pp. 199–220)
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Abstract

Few issues in developing countries draw as much popular attention as child labor. This paper begins by quantifying the extent and main characteristics of child labor. It then considers the evidence on a range of issues about child labor. Fundamentally, child labor is a symptom of poverty. Low income and poor institutions are driving forces behind the prevalence of child labor worldwide. This study concludes by assessing the policy options to reduce worldwide child labor.

Citation

Edmonds, Eric, V., and Nina Pavcnik. 2005. "Child Labor in the Global Economy." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19 (1): 199–220. DOI: 10.1257/0895330053147895

JEL Classification

  • J13 Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Youth
  • J82 Labor Standards: Labor Force Composition
  • O15 Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration
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