Wages in the Spotlight

May 25, 2022
16:00–16:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

The COVID-19 crisis put downward pressure on wages in two thirds of all countries, with women and lower-paid workers disproportionately affected. In countries where there was upward pressure, the gains risk being wiped out through inflation and the higher cost of living. How can living wages be assured for all workers, stimulating demand and reducing inequality? This is a livestreamed...
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Speakers

AB
Abha Bhattarai
Economics Correspondent
Washington Post
MC
Mauricio Cárdenas
Professor and Director, MPA in Global Leadership
Columbia University
NR
Nela Richardson
Chief Economist and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Officer
ADP

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