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Comparative data from Mexico and Colombia are used to analyze the impact of minimum wages. In Mexico,
low of complianceand levels ineffective levelsof minimum wages imply negligible employment effects. In Colombia, where the minimum wage is closer to the average wage in the formal sector, the minimum wage has a significant impact on employment.
The World Bank Policy ResearchDepartment Poverty and Human Resources Division September 1995
