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This chapter deals with one of the key issues in India: the consequences of the labour regulations for economic performance in the era of globalization.
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Shimane, Y. (2008). Effects of the Minimum Wage Regulations on Employment Level and Efficiency: Evidence from the Ready-Made Garment Industry in India. In: Sato, H., Murayama, M. (eds) Globalization, Employment and Mobility. IDE-JETRO Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230227750_9
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