The Labour Market Regulation Index, New Zealand 1970-2010: Variable Definitions and Description of the Data

Anderson, Gordon J.

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1742903

The Labour Market Regulation Index, New Zealand 1970-2010: Variable Definitions and Description of the Data

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Gordon J. Anderson

Victoria University of Wellington - Faculty of Law

Date Written: December 1, 2010

Abstract

The Longitudinal Labour Regulation Index is a measure of the strength of a countries labour law. This index was originally developed Simon Deakin and colleagues at Cambridge University. This document provides full variable descriptions, the reasons for coding and a summary of the data for New Zealand.

Keywords: Labour Market Regulation Index, labour law, protective strength, measures

JEL Classification: J18, K2, K31

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Anderson, Gordon John, The Labour Market Regulation Index, New Zealand 1970-2010: Variable Definitions and Description of the Data (December 1, 2010). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1742903 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1742903