Low-pay sectors, earnings mobility and economic policy in the UK

Neil Lee; Anne Green; Paul Sissons

doi:10.1332/030557317X15072086455899

Low-pay sectors, earnings mobility and economic policy in the UK

Neil Lee
, Anne Green
, Paul Sissons

London School of Economics and Political Science
University of Birmingham

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Abstract

Low pay is a significant and growing issue in many developed economies. Sectoral approaches are often used in both economic development and labour market policy, yet there is little evidence on how low pay and earnings mobility vary by sector. This article investigates this issue in the UK. It shows pronounced sectoral variations in low pay and earnings mobility. It highlights the policy implications of growth in large, low paying sectors. While policymakers have focused on high-wage, high-skill sectors, efforts to improve productivity in low-wage sectors could improve living standards and the UK’s economic performance.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	347-369
Number of pages	23
Journal	Policy & Politics
Volume	46
Issue number	3
Early online date	31 Oct 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1332/030557317X15072086455899
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2018

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