Child Labor: Myths, Theories and Facts

There are several myths surrounding the discussion on child labor. Child labor is rampant around the world and is likely to affect the current and future welfare of many generations. Understanding the real causes of the phenomenon is thus a fundamental academic task in order to contribute to effecti...

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Published in:Journal of international affairs (New York) 2001-09, Vol.55 (1), p.59-73
Main Author: López-Calva, Luis F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult education
Adults
Age
Child labor
Child labor practices
Child labour
Child welfare
Children
Children & youth
Developing countries
Economic aspects
Education
Empirical evidence
Employment
Ethical aspects
Ethics
International aspects
Labor legislation
Labor market
Labor standards
Labour law
Legislation
Parents
Parents & parenting
Poverty
Social aspects
Social policy
Studies
Wages
Wages & salaries
Welfare
Working conditions
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Summary:There are several myths surrounding the discussion on child labor. Child labor is rampant around the world and is likely to affect the current and future welfare of many generations. Understanding the real causes of the phenomenon is thus a fundamental academic task in order to contribute to effective policy making. Banning child labor may have a positive effect if it is accompanied by compulsory schooling, a better supply of public education, and targeted subsidies aimed at compensating the families' economic cost of education. The measured effect of programs like the PROGRESA program in Mexico, which involves precisely that set of measures, is a sign of hope for effective public intervention.
ISSN:0022-197X