Segmentation in labor markets and income inequality: a comparative study of developed, transition, and emerging economies

Abstract

This study analyzes the relationship between employment structure, labor informality, and income distribution through a comparative study of economies with different levels of productive development and labor market regulation structures. It is argued that, beyond the traditional determinants of labor income—such as education, experience, or gender—labor market segmentation and the degree of informality have a directregressive effect on labor income distribution.