This dissertation is primarily concerned with the topic of child and youth work in Colombia.
The introduction provides an overview of policy debates on child and youth labor, and is …

Child labor should concern policy makers for several reasons. First, there is the immediate
issue of the welfare of children, made more urgent because of their vulnerability. Second …

The study examines the child labour phenomenon in the Latin America and Caribbean
(LAC) region from a gender perspective. It represents part of a broader effort to improve …

The paper addresses the issue of child labor in relation to the educational attainment of
working children. The empirical analysis is based on household surveys in Bolivia and …

This article considers the role of work in the socialization of children who grow up in
conditions of extreme poverty. It is based on research among families of seasonal migrant …

Right from the beginning of the modern era, youth employment has been the key element in
the transition to adult life, since earning their own livelihood gives young people the material …

This paper characterizes the labor market of youth in Colombia from 2008 to 2017. We
estimate labor market indicators for individuals aged between 14 and 28 years using …

On the basis of detailed statistical surveys conducted in five Latin American countries, this
essay demonstrates that actual practice in the region contrasts strongly with legal norms for …

Children’s Work and Schooling: Does Gender Matter? Evidence from the Peru LSMS Panel
Data Page 1 Children’s Work and Schooling: Does Gender Matter? Evidence from the Peru …

This book examines the facts concerning child labour in Latin America, how it varies over
time; across countries; and in comparison to other areas of the world. It aims to improve the …