A Static Version of “The Macroeconomics of Child Labor Regulation”

Beginning from the middle of the nineteenth century, an increasing number of countries have passed legislation which bans the formal employment of children. However, while child labor bans are now near-universal in industrial countries, in many developing countries child labor continues to be widespread. Child labor is often particularly popular among poorer families who depend on the additional income. In these countries, public support for introducing restrictions is low.