Good intentions, bad outcomes
Subtitle: social policy, informality, and economic growth in Mexico
By: Santiago Levy.
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 357
ISBN-13: 9780815752196
Subjects: Mexico -- Social policy; Mexico -- Social conditions -- 1970-
Description: "Argues that incoherent social programs significantly contribute to poverty and little growth. Proposes converting the existing social security system into universal social entitlements. Advocates eliminating wage-based social security contributions and raising consumption taxes on higher-income households to increase the rate of GDP growth, reduce inequality, and improve benefits for workers"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.