Manuel Urquidi
Manuel Urquidi is an economist known for his research on the effects of salary increases in Bolivia. His work includes a comprehensive evaluation of a 20% salary increase implemented in 2013, which revealed significant adverse effects on employment, including a rise in informal employment and decreased job vacancies for skilled workers. His findings highlight the importance of evidence-based policy-making in addressing economic challenges, particularly in a context where the Bolivian labor market faces considerable distortions and low productivity.
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Recent news mentions
Manuel Urquidi from the Inter-American Development Bank highlighted the need for equitable access to labor training in Bolivia.
IA y desarrollo humano: una oportunidad para transformar el futuro desde Bolivia
Bolivia· 2025-06-24
Manuel Urquidi is linked to BID and will be part of the panel discussing AI's role in society.
IA con propósito: una oportunidad para el desarrollo humano en el Sur GlobalBolivia· 2025-06-16
Manuel Urquidi and co-authors evaluated the effects of a previous wage increase, highlighting significant job losses in the formal sector.
Alertan que el alza salarial tiene un costo extra del 31% para empresariosBolivia· 2025-04-10
