Labor Market Policies and Employment Duration: The Effects of Labor Market Reform in Argentina

Hugo A. Hopenhayn

No 3106, Research Department Publications from Inter-American Development Bank, Research Department

Abstract: Over the last few years, the debate on labor market reform has been at the center of economic policy debate in Argentina. This debate has been fueled by the sustained growth in the unemployment rate observed during the decade. One of the major targets of the attack on labor market regulation has been high dismissal costs. Attempts to reduce dismissal costs for all existing jobs have faced strong opposition. As a compromise, and to stimulate job creation, employment promotion contracts for new jobs were introduced in 1995. These contracts are limited to a fixed term ranging from three months to two years.

Date: 2001-02
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