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Economic Inequality in Latin America Migration, Education and Structural Change

Villalobos Barría, Carlos. (Author).

Summary: Inequality in Latin America is very large and there is a great desire for greater social justice, inclusion and equal opportunities. In order to contribute to the understanding of such developments, this volume addresses the problem of economic inequality in Paraguay, Honduras and Chile. The studies show from different angles how an adverse family background has permanent negative effects on employment, wages and labour mobility, particularly in the presence of structural economic changes. In general, this book is a contribution to understand why inequality is highly persistent in Latin Americ.

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Publisher: Peter Lang International Academic Publishers, 2013.
Copyright: ©2013

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Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	3.5.3 Probit, structural form (third step)3.6 Conclusions; Essay 4 -- Determinants of student achievementsin the primary education in Paraguay; Abstract; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Education in Paraguay -- an overview; 4.3 The data; 4.4 Previous research; 4.5 Approach and methodology; 4.5.1 Quantile approach -- Median regression; 4.5.2 Some comments on applied econometrics; 4.6 Results; 4.6.1 Language (F, EP); 4.6.2 Under-nutrition (L); 4.6.3 Optimal class room conditions (EP); 4.6.4 Small-scale school (EP); 4.6.5 District mean level of health insurance (L); 4.6.6 Inequality analysis.
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