Minimum wage response to COVID-19and inflation crises: an Asia-Pacific region overview

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Minimum wage response to COVID-19and inflation crises: an Asia-Pacific region overview

International Labour Organization

ILO brief. Policy brief, ILO

2023

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Abstract

minimum wage

COVID-19

poverty

economic recession

This policy brief provides a comprehensive analysis of the nominal and real minimum wages in the Asia-Pacific region between 2015 and 2022. By considering the impact of inflation, real minimum wages offer valuable insights into the purchasing power of workers over time and their economic well-being.

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Title: Minimum wage response to COVID-19and inflation crises; an Asia-Pacific region overview
Creators: International Labour Organization (Issuing Body)
Contributors: DWT/CO–Bangkok
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 2023
Series: ILO brief. Policy brief
Number of pages: 21 p.
Language: English
Asset Type: policy brief
Record Identifier: 995326783802676