Global Wage Report 2014/15

Wages and Income Inequality

International Labour Office

Global Wage Report 2014/15: Wages and Income Inequality, published by the International Labour Office, provides a comprehensive examination of global wage trends, income inequality, and the relationship between wages, employment, and household income.

The report explores how wages constitute the largest single source of household income in most countries where at least one household member is of working age. It examines how changes in wages and paid employment influence income distribution and contribute to emerging patterns of economic inequality.

A major focus of the report is the analysis of wage disparities between different groups of workers, including women and men, migrants and nationals, and employees working in the formal and informal sectors.

The report also examines the role of labour market policies and fiscal redistribution in addressing income inequality. It highlights the importance of coordinated policy measures, including minimum wage regulations, stronger collective bargaining mechanisms, and interventions aimed at reducing wage gaps.

By analysing wage distribution and employment trends across countries, Global Wage Report 2014/15 provides valuable insights into the challenges of achieving fair wages, reducing economic disparities, and promoting inclusive economic growth.

Key Features

• Examines global wage trends and their relationship with household income inequality.

• Analyses the importance of wages as a major source of household income.

• Explores wage gaps between women and men, migrants and nationals, and formal and informal sector workers.

• Discusses the impact of wage changes and paid employment on income distribution.

• Evaluates the role of minimum wage policies in addressing wage inequality.

• Highlights the importance of collective bargaining and labour market regulations.

• Examines fiscal redistribution through taxation and social transfers.

• Provides policy recommendations for reducing wage disparities and promoting equitable economic growth.

Global Wage Report 2014/15 serves as a valuable reference for economists, researchers, policymakers, labour market specialists, academics, students, and readers interested in wages, employment, income distribution, and social and economic inequality.

About the Author

The International Labour Office is the permanent secretariat of the International Labour Organization (ILO), a United Nations specialised agency dedicated to promoting social justice, decent work, and internationally recognised labour rights.

The ILO conducts research and publishes reports on employment, wages, labour markets, social protection, working conditions, and economic inequality.

Its Global Wage Report series examines international and regional wage trends, providing research and policy analysis to support fair remuneration, inclusive labour markets, and improvements in working conditions worldwide.

• Author: International Labour Office

• Publisher: International Labour Office

• Publication Date: 15 January 2015 (Amazon listing)

• Edition: 2014/15

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 114

• ISBN-10: 9221286649

• ISBN-13: 9789221286646