Wages and earnings of marginalized social and religious groups in India: Data sources, scope, limitations and suggestions

Abraham, Vinoj (2012): Wages and earnings of marginalized social and religious groups in India: Data sources, scope, limitations and suggestions.

Abstract

This paper provides the major sources of data for understanding wages and earnings of Social and Religious Groups in India. It also discusses the limitations of the data sets,and issues for further research but are limited by the availability of data for such research. It also provides suggestions for new data and ways to improve the existing statistical data.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: social groups, caste, religion, wages, India, data sources
• Subjects: J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J3 - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs > J31 - Wage Level and Structure ; Wage Differentials; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C8 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology ; Computer Programs > C80 - General

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