Evaluating Government Employment and Compensation
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Summary:
This technical note provides criteria for evaluating government employment and compensation and options for reform. The note discusses various quantitative indicators that can be used for country analysis and provides an assessment of differences across regions and country groups. It addresses short- and medium-term options for reform and country experiences. Data tables, which can be useful for comparative analysis, are provided. The note underscores that technical analysis of employment and compensation issues must be accompanied by judgment to weigh the tradeoffs between competing objectives.
Series:
Technical Notes and Manuals No. 2010/015
Subject:
Employment Labor Public employment Public sector wages Wage adjustments Wages
English
Publication Date:
September 20, 2010
ISBN/ISSN:
9781462330362/2075-8669
Stock No:
TNMEA2010015
Pages:
18
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