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Do Rights Work? Law, Activism, and the Employment Guarantee Scheme

By:
Anuradha Joshi
Date:
  • Article Title: Do Rights Work? Law, Activism, and the Employment Guarantee Scheme
  • Title of Journal: World Development
  • Vol #: 38
  • Issue #: 4

Analyzes whether enshrining employment as a right has a substantive effect on access to employment in India.

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Informal Economy Theme
Law
Informal Economy Topic
Global Advocacy
Region
East Asia & Southeast Asia
India
Language
English
Publication Type
Journal Articles

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