Documento de trabajo nº 2: Umbrales de pobreza e ingresos salariales en Filipinas, México y Polonia. Una comparativa con España
Jordi Puig
Ramon Xifré
December 2008
This study presents a quantitative approximation to minimum standards of living for three different socioeconomic realities that are considered geographically representative of developing countries: Philippines, Mexico and Poland. Particularly, poverty lines are built both at the individual and household level from the expense perspective for each of these countries and are contrasted with an economy of reference (Spain). Additionally, the resulting levels of suitable expenses are compared with their compensation in form of income (minimum legal and prevailing wages). The results obtained are relevant in the definition of wage policies of those companies operating in these countries and that incorporate corporate social responsibility practices.