A positive stigma for child labor ?

Harry Patrinos and M. Najeeb Shafiq ()

No 4697, Policy Research Working Paper Series from The World Bank

Abstract: The authors introduce a simple empirical model that assumes a positive stigma (or norm) toward child labor that is common in some developing countries. They illustrate the positive stigma model using data from Guatemala. Controlling for several child and household-level characteristics, the analysis uses two instruments for measuring stigma: a child's indigenous background and the household head's childhood work experience.

Keywords: Street Children; Youth and Governance; Children and Youth; Labor Policies; Primary Education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008-08-01
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