IX Some Broad Conclusions
Author: Mr. Alan A. Tait1 and Mr. Peter S. Heller
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Language:
English
Keywords:
OP; employee; government; wage; country; central government employment; wage bill; government sector employee; employment level; salary spread; Public sector; Public employment; Income; Public sector wages; Wages; Africa; Asia and Pacific

Abstract

The detailed information arising from this work is embodied in the tables and text, but attention might be drawn to a number of principal conclusions and results.

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Author: Mr. Alan A. Tait and Mr. Peter S. Heller
ISBN:
9781557750686
ISSN:
0251-6365
Publication Date:
31 Oct 1983
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781557750686.084
Pages:
76

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