Households, Individuals and Low Wages

Sue Richardson
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Sue Richardson: School of Economics, University of Adelaide

No 1998-18, School of Economics and Public Policy Working Papers from University of Adelaide, School of Economics and Public Policy

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to explore the case for viewing people as individuals, in a public policy context, and the case for viewing them as members of a family. In doing so, the author starts with the facts about low wage workers, unemployed workers and the welfare system. Section 3 explores wages as a return to the individual and as a support for the household. Section 4 examines the meaning of 'needs' and the role of wages in meeting them. Then the author examines on what basis should we be concerned if wages at the bottom end fall to low levels. A final section briefly draws conclusions.

Keywords: wages; individuals; household (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D10 J17 J30 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28 pages
Date: 1998
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