Discussion on "Demographic Change and Labor Quality in the Republic of Korea"

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Discussion on "Demographic Change and Labor Quality in the Republic of Korea"

17 May 2018
Author / Speaker: 
Kwanho Shin, Korea University - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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In his reaction, the presenter noted that in theRepublic of Korea, the wage profile follows seniority, and the notion of equal pay for equal-value work is not prevalent. Therefore, wage is not a good indicator of productivity, and the paper needs to do more to incorporate overall changes in labor quality.  ​

Geographical Focus: 
Korea, Republic of
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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